Stephanie Dominguez
Amarillo,Texas
Summary
Devoted nurse focused on optimizing patient care. Carries out directives and monitors patient progress to support positive outcomes. Fast learner in all software formats, offering clinical knowledge and judgment honed over 4-year healthcare career as an LVN. Registered Nurse as of 06/02/24.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
A.D.O.N
Hereford Nursing And Rehabilitation
07.2024 - Current
- Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that were in compliance with state regulations, maintaining accreditation standards for the facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Planned and assigned workload to 50-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
RN
NurseCore
06.2024 - Current
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques
- Ordered diagnostic tests and requested specialist care to meet patient needs
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system
- Administer blood products
- Performed admission assessments on newly admitted patients to the Medical Surgical floor.
LVN Floor Nurse
NurseCore
04.2023 - Current
- Explained procedures, medications and plans to patients
- Carried out medication administration according to facility policies and proper nursing practice
- Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses
- Handled patient intake to document vitals, symptoms and initial assessments.
LVN
Regence Health Network
03.2020 - Current
- Carried out medication administration on pediatric and adults in accordance to facility policies and proper nursing practice
- Kept documentation current, accurate and compliant with unit standards
- Recorded patient vital signs with current temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Explained procedures to patients and answered questions to reduce anxiety and increase level of cooperation.
- Administered Vaccines on pediatric and adult clients.
- Complied with Vaccine schedule recommendation and catch up schedules.
Lead Phlebotomist
Northwest Texas Healthcare
09.2011 - 10.2018
- Perform venipunctures on Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric clients.
- Provided education of procedure and expected outcomes to clients parents/guardian.
- Created accurate labels and updated system records with patient sample information and details
- Applied pressure at site, stopping bleeding before bandaging
- Selected vein, avoiding base of inner wrist and other high-risk areas
- Upheld data security and HIPAA compliance using multiple identification points and document verification
- Maintained clean and sterile environment, adhering to infection control protocols
- Used gloves and protective equipment to avoid exposure to blood and plasma.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.): Nursing -
Amarillo College
Amarillo, Texas05.2024
LVN: Nursing -
Amarillo College
Amarillo, Texas12.2019
Phlebotomy -
Amarillo College
Amarillo, Texas05.2011
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Organizational Skills
- Infection Control
- Staff Development
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Leadership and Guidance
- Strong Work Ethic
- Effective Multitasking
- Clinical Operations Management
- Team Supervision
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Schedule Preparation
- Pediatric Vaccines Schedule
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
A.D.O.N
Hereford Nursing And Rehabilitation
07.2024 - Current
RN
NurseCore
06.2024 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
NurseCore
04.2023 - Current
LVN
Regence Health Network
03.2020 - Current
Lead Phlebotomist
Northwest Texas Healthcare
09.2011 - 10.2018
Associate in Science (A.S.): Nursing -
Amarillo College
LVN: Nursing -
Amarillo College
Phlebotomy -
Amarillo College
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