Teresa Souza
Coeur D'Alene,ID
Summary
Proven RN with a track record of enhancing patient outcomes at Mercy Medical Center Redding by implementing evidence-based practices and providing compassionate care. Skilled in emergency response and patient education, I excel in fast-paced environments, significantly reducing readmission rates. My strong clinical judgment and empathy ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Panhandle Health District
07.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Staff Nurse
Ivy Court
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
OR RN
Kootenai Health
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN, ER
Mercy Medical Center Redding
06.2006 - 07.2019
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications and monitoring for adverse effects.
- Served as a compassionate patient advocate, ensuring that individual needs were addressed holistically and in alignment with established standards of care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities aimed at enhancing clinical skills proficiency while staying current with industry advancements impacting emergency nursing practice standards.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies upon discharge, reducing readmission rates for ER services.
- Delegated tasks appropriately to ancillary staff members, optimizing workflow and maximizing patient satisfaction levels.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge in emergency medicine.
- Mentored new nurses in the ER environment by providing guidance on best practices and offering constructive feedback on performance improvement opportunities.
- Improved ER efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to streamline processes and reduce wait times.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring safe and efficient execution of treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough triage assessments to prioritize patient needs effectively, directing appropriate resources expeditiously.
- Managed critical patients with life-threatening conditions, prioritizing interventions to stabilize health status swiftly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, fostering trust and rapport in the ER setting.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Staff RN
Shasta Medical Center
09.2001 - 06.2006
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sierra Jr. College
Rocklin, CA05.2001
High School Diploma -
Argonaut High School
Jackson, CA05.1990
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Community health
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Precepting
- Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- Licensed RN
- Infection control measures
- Emotional awareness
- Family Education
- Intravenous therapy
- Taking vitals
- Emergency Care
- Emergency Response
- Administering immunizations
- Managing deadlines
- Patient Discharge
- IV setup
- Family advocacy
- Collecting vitals
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Preventive health
- Procedure preparations
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
RN
Panhandle Health District
07.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Ivy Court
11.2021 - 07.2022
OR RN
Kootenai Health
07.2019 - 09.2021
RN, ER
Mercy Medical Center Redding
06.2006 - 07.2019
Staff RN
Shasta Medical Center
09.2001 - 06.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sierra Jr. College
High School Diploma -
Argonaut High School
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