Therese Maestas

• Conducted focused patient assessments to develop individualized care plans to effectively manage chronic pain.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans, adjusting as necessary based on patient progress and feedback.
• Advocated for patients' needs during care coordination meetings, ensuring holistic support across services.
• Educated patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and self-care techniques for optimal health management.
• Coordinated referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers, ensuring timely access to necessary care for patients.
• Managed chronic pain effectively by developing individualized care plans in collaboration with primary healthcare providers.
• Enhanced patient care by providing thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Maintained a high level of clinical competence through ongoing professional development and continuing education courses.
• Conducted physical exams and interpreted diagnostic tests to inform appropriate treatment plans.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication in order to provide personalized care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical protocols and enhance patient safety measures.

• Ensured patient safety within the perioperative setting
• Safely and efficiently circulated a variety of surgical procedures including trauma, neurosurgery, ortho-spine, general surgery, ENT, GYN, urology and kidney transplant
• Facilitated constant communication between patients, family, and healthcare professionals to keep all parties updated
• Coordinated transfer of patient care between OR and post-operative units including PACU and ICU
• Act as relief charge nurse, supervising staff of over 50 personnel
• Coordinated surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance communication.
• Mentored junior nurses in best practices for surgical nursing and patient care standards.
• Optimized operating room efficiency by anticipating needs of the surgical team and swiftly responding to any changes in procedure.
• Upheld patient confidentiality standards by securely managing personal health information according to HIPAA regulations.
• Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring new nursing staff and collaborating effectively with colleagues from various disciplines.
• Prevented infection risks by consistently adhering to strict aseptic protocols throughout all stages of surgical procedures.
• Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring surgical procedures and providing timely assistance to the surgical team.
• Ensured timely communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals for seamless patient care.
• Maintained accurate documentation of each surgical case, facilitating clear communication among team members and supporting quality assurance efforts.
• Improved patient outcomes through thorough pre-operative assessments and efficient coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

• Assess, diagnose and develop appropriate treatment plans including safe medication prescribing for acutely ill or injured patients
• Performed therapeutic procedures such as I&D, suturing, splinting, and wound dressing as needed to assure effective treatment
• Documented patient encounters via electronic health record system and reported directly to clinical preceptor
• Ensured thorough and accurate completion of patients' charts and forwarded charts to other medical staff as required
• Refer patients to appropriate specialists within the healthcare system
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

• Provided holistic, primary care to patients in a rural setting
• Develop collaborative, personalized care plans for complex patients with multiple chronic illnesses and comorbidities
• Ensured accurate completion of patients' charts and forwarded charts to other medical staff as required
• Performed therapeutic procedures such as I&D, suturing, splinting, local excisions, cryotherapy, and wound dressing as needed to ensure ideal patient outcomes
• Documented patient encounters via electronic health record system and reported directly to clinical preceptor
• Referred patients to appropriate healthcare providers or community resources

• Provided holistic care to pediatric patients in a school based system
• Performed well-child visits, sports physicals, and acute illness/injury visits under the supervision of clinical preceptor
• Ensured accurate completion of patients' charts, and document patient encounters via eClinical health record system
• Communicate effectively with patients' parents or guardians regarding diagnoses and treatment plan

• Provided obstetric and gynecological care to women of child bearing age
• Safely performed pelvic speculum exams and Pap Smears
• Observed and assisted with insertion and removal of various contraceptive devices such as IUDs and Nexplanon
• Ensured accurate completion of patients' charts and forwarded charts to other medical staff as required
• Documented patient encounters via EPIC electronic health record system and reported directly to clinical preceptor

• Performed approximately 15 complete office visits for new and established patients
• Promoted health maintenance of patients through extensive education regarding preventing development or progression of disease
• Completed head-to-toe or focused physical exam, as appropriate for each unique patient situation
• Recorded patient encounters via Practice Fusion electronic health record system, using accurate and professional language

• Cared for sub-acutely ill patients at a ratio of 4:1 plans to promote positive patient outcomes
• Coordinated admission, transfer, and discharge of patients established by educating patients on post-discharge care
• Monitored telemetry readings and accurately identify critical rhythms requiring further treatment
• Delegated work functions appropriately to Certified Nurse Assistants to ensure optimal work flow

Sigma Member

• GPA: 3.8/4.0

• Crimson Scholar
• GPA: 3.5/4.0