STEPHANIE DOMINGUEZ
Albuquerque
Summary
Motivated and reliable Registered Nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, seeking to contribute to a healthcare team focused on patient well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Adult Urgent Care
University of New Mexico Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient evaluations, documenting symptoms and medical histories accurately in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and develop effective care strategies.
- Led triage processes to prioritize patient care based on severity of conditions in fast-paced environments.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards to ensure patient safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Presbyterian Hospital
09.2019 - Current
- Provide patient care in a 51 bed Emergency Department
- 4:1 nurse to patient ratio across a 12 hour shift
- Collaborated with various ER professionals to ensure effective patient care
- Cared for various types of patients with different high acuity medical conditions such as stroke, STEMI, and ECMO patients.
- Monitored patients and alerted physicians/charge nurses of changes in patient status while communicating with family members
- Developed critical thinking skills and performed various skills throughout the shift which included EKG, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, urinalysis, administering medications, and much more.
- Served as a Nursing Preceptor for new incoming staff nurses, nurse residents, and nurse travelers.
- Served as a relief charge nurse where my duty is to ensure that all nursing functions within the department run smoothly and efficiently while also providing guidance and support to help staff through challenging situations as they arise.
Clinical Practice Leader
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Assist with onboarding of new hires, initial introductions to the unit and completion of clinical based orientation introductory information.
- Complete monthly annual skill validations to ensure staff is up to date with most current practice and use of equipment.
- Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Develop and distribute monthly education and quick reference sheets on high risk procedures.
- Attend monthly committee and interdisciplinary meetings, relaying information obtained back to unit staff during monthly CPL meetings, to result in safer and more efficient practice.
- Serve as a reliable resource to ER staff while on shift to provide exceptional patient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided patient care in a 50-bed medical/surgical recovery unit certified as a primary stroke center with 6:1 nurse/patient ratio across a 12 hour shift
- Developed and implemented patient care plans with the medical team.
- Communicated changes in patients' clinical conditions with physicians, nursing supervisor, and co-workers as appropriate.
- Performed physical assessments, developed patient specific plan of care, performed nursing skills such as medication administration, wound care, G-tube management, respiratory treatments, central line management, and much more.
- Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, spiritual, and psychological support for patients, family, and friends.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Arizona State University
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
12.2018
Skills
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Positive Attitude
- Communication
- Leadership
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Active Listening
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New Mexico State Board of Nursing, License #55103
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Safety & Health Institute
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
LANGUAGES
Spanish — Advanced
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Adult Urgent Care
University of New Mexico Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Practice Leader
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Presbyterian Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Arizona State University
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