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Overview
Work History
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Teresa Vega

Alamogordo,NM

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in clinical judgment and nursing staff leadership. Skilled in coordinating patient care plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive effective treatment strategies and improve health outcomes.

Compassionate professional with a focus on patient advocacy and education. Experienced in managing care for diverse health needs, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols, and enhancing communication among healthcare teams.

Overview

1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Osteoporosis Clinic

Christus Trinity Orthopedic Clinic
Alamogordo, NM
11.2023 - 03.2026

Became Certified in Osteoporosis.

  • Responsible for patients coming to office for scheduled appointents.
  • Roomed patients.
  • Provided teaching materials for their specific diagnosis and prescribed treatment.
  • Followed Providers orders.
  • Heavy phone.
  • Obtained Insurance Prior Authorizations.
  • Obtained required medical clearances and records.
  • Ordered injectable medications. Coordinated with patients and Pharmacies to insure timely administration.
  • Managed the Osteoporosis Program, within my scope of practice, from September 2025 until time of resignation, without a Provider. We were able to go to another Clinic a couple of afternoons a week for patients to be seen. I scheduled all of the appointments based on need.
  • Updated orders as needed.

Registered Nurse, Case Manager, Clinical Team Lead

Enhabit Home Health
Ruidoso, NM
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Coordinated patient care plans to ensure comprehensive treatment and support for diverse health needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance communication and streamline patient services.
  • Assessed patient conditions and developed individualized care strategies to improve health outcomes.
  • Monitored progress of patients, adjusting care plans based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.

Receptionist

Alamogordo Public Schools. Mountain View Middle School
Alamogordo, NM
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient communication between staff, students, and parents.
  • Coordinated student attendance records and communicated updates to faculty and administration.
  • Assisted visitors with inquiries, providing a welcoming environment and accurate information.
  • Scheduled appointments for counseling services, optimizing student access to resources.
  • Maintained organized filing system for administrative documents, enhancing retrieval efficiency.
  • Heavy phone.
  • Accountable for student attendance and verify with parents.
  • Compile list of students for referral to Truent Officer.
  • Answered the locked door 30-50 times during my 8 hour shift.

Manager

Sikeston Mini Storage
Sikeston, MO
03.2017 - 04.2022
  • Managed daily operations of storage facility to ensure optimal efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends and implement service improvements.
  • Streamlined billing processes, reducing discrepancies and enhancing cash flow management.
  • Led strategic marketing initiatives to increase occupancy rates and attract new customers.
  • Coordination with Maintenance Crew to ensure grounds were clean and in good repair.
  • Managed approximately 250 units over 4 properties.
  • Kept statements were kept up tp date and accurate on ledger.
  • Heavy phone calls
  • Debt collections on past due accounts. Foreclosure on delinquent accounts according to state laws.

Registered Nurse Supervisor, TNS, SANE, Emergency

Missouri Delta Medical Center
Sikeston, MO
02.1996 - 05.2017
  • Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance service delivery and quality of care.
  • Facilitated staff training programs, promoting skill development and improving team performance.
  • Monitored patient outcomes, utilizing data to drive process improvements and optimize care strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient treatment plans.
  • Supervised 80 employees on night shift.
  • Rounded all Departments at least twice a night.
  • Responded to all emergencies ad CODES
  • Obtained and mixed medications after hours when Pharmacist was no on duty.
  • Worked closely with DPS, EMS, investigators and Under Cover Officers, Fire Dept., State Police, Helicopter Transport Teams, Coroners, Funeral Directors, Organ Transplant Teams.
  • Knowledge of laws and facility policies and procedures was paramount.
  • Assist on call Surgical Teams for supplies, permits and equipment.
  • Obtained Court Orders from Judges on call.
  • Many time was available to make runs with Ambulance crews when short handed or needed transport assistance.
  • Reported to Administration as appropriate. ie: flooded departments and fires.
  • Evaluated staffing needs, managing schedules to ensure adequate coverage for optimal patient support.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance nurse competency and morale.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical judgment
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Compassion and empathy
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient management
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Critical care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Medication distribution
  • Precepting
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • EMR systems
  • Team coordination
  • Staff supervision

Accomplishments

  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.

Certification

Trauma Nurse Specialist

CPR

Osteoporosis Certification

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Osteoporosis Clinic

Christus Trinity Orthopedic Clinic
11.2023 - 03.2026

Registered Nurse, Case Manager, Clinical Team Lead

Enhabit Home Health
01.2022 - 07.2023

Receptionist

Alamogordo Public Schools. Mountain View Middle School
01.2022 - 07.2023

Manager

Sikeston Mini Storage
03.2017 - 04.2022

Registered Nurse Supervisor, TNS, SANE, Emergency

Missouri Delta Medical Center
02.1996 - 05.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Three Rivers College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Three Rivers College
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