Susan Adriana Jimenez
Capital City Nurses
Rockville,Maryland
2
Languages
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Work History
Registered Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Assessed and monitored patients including taking vital signs and tracking changes in health status.
- Administered medications to patients, including patients on oxygen.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, focusing on comfort and emotional support for patients and families.
- Performed cleaning and dressing of wounds while ensuring proper catheter care in a clinical setting.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity during eating, dressing, hygiene, and mobility.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and families to develop and implement tailored care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
PREOP/PACU Registered Nurse
8 Months- Facilitated patient readiness for eye surgeries through medication reconciliation, NPO status verification, IV insertion, medication administration, surgical site verification, and chart completeness.
- Monitored postoperative patients and communicated observed complications to surgeons or anesthetists for timely intervention.
- Performed thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient.
- Developed a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data.
- Delivered tailored perioperative education to patients and responsible adults to enhance understanding and compliance.
PREOP/PACU Registered Nurse
7 Months- Ensured patient readiness for orthopedic surgeries including, but not limited to, medication reconciliation, NPO status, IV insertion, medication administration, surgical site verification and chart completeness.
- Assisted anesthesiologists during procedures such as nerve blocks, spinal anesthesia, and On Q pump insertions prior to surgery.
- Monitored patients and informed surgeons or anesthetists of observed complications.
- Performed thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient.
- Developed a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data.
- Delivered individualized perioperative education to enhance patient understanding and compliance.
- Conducted preop interviews and follow-ups to ensure patient preparedness and satisfaction post-procedure.
- Managed inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to ensure availability and stock levels in pre and postoperative areas.
- Assisted with maintaining established organizational policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
Dental Assistant
4 Years 7 MonthsEducation
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Early Childhood Development - Early Childhood Education Certificate
- Dental Radiography Certificate
Bachelor of Science - Network and Cybersecurity Practitioner
Skills
Maryland Board of Nursing
RN License. Expires: February 2027
District of Columbia RN License
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Expires: August 2028
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association. Expires: August 2028
IHI Certification in Quality and Safety
Electronic Medical Record Systems
Medication management
Incident Command System – FEMA
Microsoft Office Suite
Cultural competence
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Healthcare IT Fundamentals
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
Certification
RN License Renewal: February 2027, RN License, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Renewal: August 2028, Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association. Renewal: August 2028, Incident Command System – FEMA, IHI Certification in Quality and Safety, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community.
Advocacy Campaigns
Fundraising Events
Volunteer Work
I participate in various sports activities for physical activity
camaraderie
and personal growth.
Tech enthusiast
passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Capital City Nurses
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
PREOP/PACU Registered Nurse
Palisades Eye Surgery Center
09.2022 - 05.2023Read More
PREOP/PACU Registered Nurse
Surgical Specialty Center of Mid-Atlantic
02.2022 - 09.2022Read More
Dental Assistant
R&D Dental
06.2007 - 01.2012Read More
from Dental Radiography Certificate
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Montgomery College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Montgomery College
Early Childhood Development from Early Childhood Education Certificate
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TechMAP Montgomery College
Bachelor of Science from Network and Cybersecurity Practitioner
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Other Work Experience: Dental Assistant in Gaithersburg, MD. - Assisted assisted dentists with general dentistry procedures and taking X-rays.
Childcare (Private Duty) - Provided in-home care and supervision for children (ages infancy – 8 years) in the Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD, area - Sept. 2007 – Sept. 2017.