Sylvia Quinones
El Paso,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Registered Nurse TELE
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2022 - Current
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Center For Compassionate Care
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Ordered and maintained appropriate stock of medications and supplies.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Charge Nurse, ICU/LTAC
Premier Specialty Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Providing care to patients with chronic conditions and prolonged or incurable illnesses
- Assisting physicians and other medical professionals with treatment and illness management
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Contract Registered Nurse TELE/ICU
The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Admission Registered Nurse
Hospice Of El Paso
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare Emergency Center
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse Emergency
The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Quantum Home Care
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in the management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency
El Paso Children's Hospital
04.2011 - 12.2012
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Performed triage on incoming pediatric patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
LVN
Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
CNA
Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital
01.1999 - 02.2009
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Executive
Walden University
100 Washington Ave. S. Ste. 1210 Minneapolis, MN 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anamarc College
2660 Airport Rd. #780 Santa Teresa, NM 8800804.2011
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Anamarc College
3210 Dyer St. El Paso, Tx 7993002.2009
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting Specimens
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Care and Safety
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Patient-Focused Care
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Nursing Staff Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Family Communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Contract Registered Nurse TELE
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2022 - Current
Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Center For Compassionate Care
09.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Charge Nurse, ICU/LTAC
Premier Specialty Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2020
Contract Registered Nurse TELE/ICU
The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus
10.2019 - 04.2020
Admission Registered Nurse
Hospice Of El Paso
05.2017 - 10.2019
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare Emergency Center
01.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse Emergency
The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus
01.2014 - 01.2015
Assistant Director of Nursing
Quantum Home Care
12.2012 - 12.2013
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency
El Paso Children's Hospital
04.2011 - 12.2012
LVN
Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital
02.2009 - 04.2011
CNA
Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital
01.1999 - 02.2009
Master of Science - Nursing Executive
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anamarc College
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Anamarc College
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