Theresa Delgado BSN, RN, CMSRN
Slatington,PA
Summary
Compassionate dedicated bilingual Nurse Leader offering expert clinical skills and judgment with more than 13 years of professional experience, skilled in supervisory, and administrative roles with a passion for Reproductive Healthcare. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan, and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent, and dedicated to patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Central Staffing Registered Nurse
St Luke's Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
02.2024 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in a variety of medical settings.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized plans of care.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and implemented treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatments, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients and their families through effective communication.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices by adhering to universal precautions when caring for patients.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to provide safe and appropriate patient care.
- Assisted with clinical procedures such as wound dressing changes or catheter insertions and removals.
- Maintained current licensure status, certifications, continuing education credits. required by the state board of nursing regulations.
- Identified potential risks or complications associated with treatments and medications and communicated them effectively to healthcare providers or other staff members as needed.
- Provided emotional support and comfort measures during end-of-life situations while maintaining respect for the patient's wishes regarding treatment options.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations including code blues or rapid response calls.
- Interpreted laboratory results accurately then incorporated findings into the plan of care.
- Ensured that all policies and procedures were followed during each shift worked.
- Actively participated in daily rounds with attending physicians discussing patient progress and concerns.
Travel Registered Nurse
Trusted Health / WellSpan GSH
San Francisco, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
- Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for all patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment strategies for complex cases.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of travel nurse duties.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care issues.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, IV pumps., as required by individual patient needs.
- Initiated preventative measures against potential risks identified through assessment processes.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while performing assigned tasks.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Documented nursing encounters using SOAP form of charting.
Clinical Instructor
Falcon Institute Of Health & Science
Bethlehem, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
- Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
- Provided instruction on a variety of topics related to clinical medicine including physical diagnosis, pharmacology and medical ethics.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during clinical rotations.
- Supervised small groups of medical students during their clinical rotations at hospitals and clinics.
- Mentored medical students throughout the year by providing advice on academic progress and career development.
- Monitored student attendance records to ensure compliance with university regulations.
- Instructed medical interns on proper documentation techniques while taking patient histories.
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the hospital setting.
- Participated in departmental meetings regarding changes or updates to existing policies or procedures.
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Partnered with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning.
- Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes and meal preparation.
Travel Registered Nurse
Nomad Health/ Penn State Hershey
Hershey, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish compassionate environment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
Trusted Health/ WellSpan Health
Lebanon, PA
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Provides professional quality nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures in high need areas.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Directs and manages the care of designated patients
- Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles
- Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Provides professional quality nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures
- Directs and manages the care of designated patients
- Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
- Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.
Registered Nurse
Host Healthcare/ UPMC
Williamsport, PA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provides professional quality nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures in high need areas
- Directs and manages the care of designated patients
- Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Travel Nurse Med/Surg
Tele, TotalMed
Philadelphia, PA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Provides professional quality nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures in high need areas
- Directs and manages the care of designated patients
- Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles
- Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems.
- Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
Home Health Nurse
AVEANNA HEALTHCARE
Allentown, PA
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording and evaluating of medical conditions
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Works independently
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship with families, clients and other healthcare providers
- Complete routines as established by other healthcare professionals such as PT, OT, and Speech
- Therapies
- Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, oxygen suppliers or chest physiotherapy equipment
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Trained and certified to work with trach/vent clients.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Program Administrator
Allentown Women's Center
Bethlehem, PA
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Development of robust sexual and reproductive health training curriculum with a foundation in
- Reproductive Justice
- Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the training program
- Helping the organization clarify and affirm values, set goals, articulate a vision, and chart a course of action to achieve that vision
- Orchestration of managerial tasks and setting up systems to carry out the organization's mission
- Establishing systems for smooth program functioning and managing staff to carry out the mission of the program
- Planning and budgeting the program's fiscal resources
- Managing organizational change and establishing systems to monitor and evaluate organizational performance
- Recruiting, selecting, credentialing and orienting personnel
- Overseeing systems for the supervision, retention, and professional development of trainees that affirm program values and promote a shared vision
- Establishing partnerships with residency programs, hospitals, colleges and technical schools to provide sexual and reproductive health training
- Advocating on behalf of high-quality services to meet the needs of local and under serve communities
- Coordinating training schedules with the assistance of the Administrative Assistant.
Director of Nursing
Allentown Women's Center
Bethlehem, PA
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible and accountable to organize and oversee the department of nursing and to assure delivery of competent and compassionate nursing services to patients
- Develop and maintain nursing service goals and objectives, standards of nursing practice, nursing policies and procedure manuals, and written job descriptions for each level of personnel within the department
- Responsible for coordinating nursing services with other patient services and to establish a means of assessing the nursing care needs of patients and staffing to meet those needs
- Responsible for staff development within the department, simulation trainings and drills
- Interacting with doctors, patients and family members
- Establish new policies and update existing policies to improve the standard of care for patients
- Oversee all record-keeping processes and ensure all necessary documentation are accurate, up-to- date and in compliance with Department of Health
- Pre- Op and PACU nurse as needed
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
PreOp/Registered Nurse, PACU
ALLENTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER
Bethlehem, NH
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Op and PACU Nurse, Provided quality and compassionate care to pre -op as well as post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia after surgical procedures
- Ensured stability of patient's vital signs and administered medication when appropriate
- Reviewed and implemented physician orders
- Identify and manage life threatening post-operative and anesthetic complication
- Provide discharge education as well as educating and answering any questions related to different contraception options
- IV insertion and management
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Travel Nurse
GENERAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Provided supplemental staffing with quality care to various geriatric and sub-acute facilities in the Greater
- Lehigh Valley area
- Established and maintain a professional relationship with facilities, clients and other healthcare providers.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME
Allentown, PA
03.2008 - 01.2017
- Deliver quality care to geriatric and post- surgical patients in sub-acute unit
- Work collaboratively with physician and specialists to coordinate and meet healthcare objectives
- Provide emergency services and assessments in order to plan treatments
- Manage IV and enteral feedings via gastric tubes
- Administer injections, respiratory treatments and monitor blood glucose levels
- Process admissions and discharge information including assessments of systems and medication verification
- Supervise nurses, aides and assistants
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
- Supported nurses in routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Education
Master of Science - Certified Nurse Midwife
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Schnecksville, PA12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Schnecksville, PA08.2007
Skills
- Empathy and Compassion
- Reliability and Flexibility
- Honest and Trustworthy
- Communication
- And People Skills
- Interpersonal Skills/ Team Player/ Management
- Critical Thinking (15 years)
- Family Planning
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Tube Feeding
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Nursing
- Laboratory Experience
- Vital Signs
- Experience Administering Injections
- Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish
- Cerner
- Supervising Experience
- Languages
- CMSRN-January 2021 to November 2025
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Discharging
- Epic EHR Management
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Earner has demonstrated their knowledge, skills and abilities in medical-surgical nursing by successfully obtaining the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) certification through examination
- Supervisory Skills: Directing Others — Expert
- Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions
- Unit Administration
- Medical Screening
- Treatment Preparation
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) October 2024 to October 2026 RN712921
- ACLS April 2023 to April 2025
- BLS/CPR October 2022 to October 2024
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- CMSRN January 2021 to 2025
- NIH Stroke Certified AHA Training - Sept 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Languages
Timeline
Central Staffing Registered Nurse
St Luke's Health Network
02.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Trusted Health / WellSpan GSH
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Falcon Institute Of Health & Science
10.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Nomad Health/ Penn State Hershey
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Trusted Health/ WellSpan Health
12.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Host Healthcare/ UPMC
09.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Nurse Med/Surg
Tele, TotalMed
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical
Lehigh Valley Health Network
07.2020 - 01.2023
Program Administrator
Allentown Women's Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
Director of Nursing
Allentown Women's Center
08.2019 - 07.2020
PreOp/Registered Nurse, PACU
ALLENTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER
01.2019 - 08.2019
Home Health Nurse
AVEANNA HEALTHCARE
06.2017 - 10.2020
Travel Nurse
GENERAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
10.2016 - 04.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME
03.2008 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Certified Nurse Midwife
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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