Tijuana Raphel
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Behavioral Health Case Manager
Red Rock Behavioral Health
04.2023 - 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 oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
RN Public Health
Variety Care
07.2022 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
RN School Nurse
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2013 - 07.2022
- 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 and 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
RN Case Manager Surgical Medicine: Short Contract
Tinker AFB
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
RN Case Manager Flight Medicine: Short Contract
Tinker AFB
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
RN Endoscopy Nurse Navigator
St. Anthony Hospital
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Demonstrated proficiency in administering conscious sedation medications as per physician''s orders while closely monitoring patients throughout the procedure.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through exceptional communication skills, addressing concerns and providing education on endoscopic procedures.
- Maintained a sterile environment, ensuring proper preparation and disposal of endoscopic equipment to prevent crosscontamination.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy by assisting physicians during endoscopy procedures, including specimen collection and accurate labeling.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during complex endoscopy procedures.
- Mentored new nurses joining the unit fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs between shifts ensuring clear communication among colleagues regarding patients'' status updates.
- Increased team morale through active participation in staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements and providing constructive feedback to colleagues.
- Upheld patient safety standards by actively participating in regular unit-based huddles to address potential risks and promote best practices.
- Reduced procedure complications through meticulous monitoring of vital signs and sedation levels during endoscopy procedures.
- Minimized risk of infection by adhering to strict infection control protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopic instruments and equipment.
- Optimized resources by managing inventory levels for supplies such as endoscopes, biopsy forceps, snares, polypectomy devices, needles, catheters, irrigation tubing sets for optimal procedural efficiency.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and thorough pre-procedure assessments.
RN Endoscopy Clinical Nurse
St. Anthony Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
RN
Integris Baptist Medical Center
05.2004 - 10.2008
- 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.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Redlands Community College
El Reno, OK05.2004
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Health Promotion
- Community health
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Assessments
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Infection control measures
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Patient Evaluation
- High level of autonomy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- HIPAA Education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emotional awareness
- Family Education
- Chronic Disease Management
Clinical Expertise
- Medical Surgical RN
- Oncology RN
- Cardiac RN
- ICU RN
- Float RN
- Cardiac Cath RN
- Recovery RN
- Emergency Room RN
- Telephone Triage RN
- Home Health RN
- Endoscopy RN
- Case Manager RN
- School Nurse RN
- Public Health RN
- Immunizations RN
- Behavioral Health RN
Timeline
RN Behavioral Health Case Manager
Red Rock Behavioral Health
04.2023 - Current
RN Public Health
Variety Care
07.2022 - 04.2023
RN School Nurse
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2013 - 07.2022
RN Case Manager Surgical Medicine: Short Contract
Tinker AFB
06.2012 - 06.2013
RN Case Manager Flight Medicine: Short Contract
Tinker AFB
06.2010 - 06.2012
RN Endoscopy Nurse Navigator
St. Anthony Hospital
10.2009 - 06.2010
RN Endoscopy Clinical Nurse
St. Anthony Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2009
RN
Integris Baptist Medical Center
05.2004 - 10.2008
Associate of Applied Science -
Redlands Community College