Theresa Pinedo
Miami,TX
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of medical treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
ICU Charge Nurse
Pampa Regional Medical Center
Pampa, TX
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
LVN
Golden Plains Community Hospital
Borger, TX
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
LVN
Pampa Regional Medical Center
Pampa, TX
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LVN Charge Nurse
Pampa Nursing Center
Pampa, TX
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
Patient Care Technician
Pampa Nursing Center
Pampa, TX
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Patient Care Technician
Parkview Community Hospital
Wheeler, TX
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
Patient Care Technician
Senior Village Nursing & Rehab Center
Perryton, TX
07.2010 - 05.2012
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Clarendon College
Pampa, TX05.2022
LVN - Nursing
Clarendon College
Pampa, TX12.2020
Skills
- MEDITECH Software
- Emergency Interventions
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Airway Management
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Seizure Management
- Honest and Dependable
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Reliable and Responsible
- End of life care
- Decision-Making
- Tracheostomy Care
- Central Line Management
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Electronic Charting
- Chest Tube Management
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Analytical Thinking
- Diagnostic Procedures
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital
06.2022 - Current
ICU Charge Nurse
Pampa Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2023
LVN
Golden Plains Community Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
LVN
Pampa Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Pampa Nursing Center
01.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician
Pampa Nursing Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
Patient Care Technician
Parkview Community Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2016
Patient Care Technician
Senior Village Nursing & Rehab Center
07.2010 - 05.2012
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Clarendon College
LVN - Nursing
Clarendon College