- Weight training, hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, spending time with my family and friends
Teresa Bolido
Registered Nurse
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Nurse with extensive experience at Alaska Regional Hospital, excelling in patient advocacy and team leadership. Proven ability to mentor new nurses while ensuring high-quality care through critical thinking and effective communication. Skilled in telemetry monitoring, fostering collaborative care plans, and enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Alaska Regional Hospital Surgical Care Unit
Anchorage, Alaska
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted and collaborated with others in building and launching this new Surgical Care Unit
- Supervise nursing staff in a surgical care unit to ensure quality patient care
- Coordinate patient admissions and discharges to enhance unit operations
- Manage staffing levels within the unit to maintain high standards of patient care
- Cultivate robust working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines
- Serve as a preceptor for for new nurses, providing orientation on policies and coaching on clinical skills
- Provide direct and compassionate care to patients, conducting comprehensive assessments, and monitoring vital signs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans
- Educate patients and families on post-surgical care for optimal recovery outcomes
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Alaska Regional Hospital Progressive Care Unit
Anchorage, Alaska
06.2005 - 01.2024
- All duties outlined above within a more acute inpatient setting
- Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment
Registered Nurse
Alaska Regional Hospital Progressive Care Unit
Anchorage , Alaska
06.2005 - 07.2009
- Provided direct and compassionate care to patients in a 4:1 ratio, conducting comprehensive assessments, and monitoring vital signs using telemetry equipment
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans
- Guided patients and family members in understanding inpatient stay necessities and post-discharge care instructions
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, providing orientation on policies, and coaching on clinical skills
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alaska Regional Hospital
11.2001 - 06.2005
- Delivered direct and compassionate care to patients encompassing all responsibilities of a CNA
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK04-2005
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Personal integrity and accountability
- Strong patient advocate
- Mentoring and coaching
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- HCA Excellence in Nursing Award Nominee 2015
- HCA Excellence in Nursing Award Compassionate Care recipient 2017
- Anchorage Daily News Celebrating Nurses Award 2022
- Two time Heart of Gold recognition
- Three time Daisy Award Nominee
Certification
HCA Leadership Institute's Charge Nurse Leadership Certification
Interests
Timeline
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Alaska Regional Hospital Surgical Care Unit
01.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Alaska Regional Hospital Progressive Care Unit
06.2005 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Alaska Regional Hospital Progressive Care Unit
06.2005 - 07.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alaska Regional Hospital
11.2001 - 06.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Alaska Anchorage