Valeria Rojas
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated Charge Nurse recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Proven expertise in patient care management, staff supervision, and emergency response. Strong communication and leadership skills drive optimal patient outcomes and enhance team performance. Committed to fostering a collaborative healthcare environment that prioritizes patient safety and quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
The Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
El Paso, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
Registered Nurse
The Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
El Paso, Texas
04.2023 - Current
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
C.N.A COMPANION/HEALTHCARE WORKER
Sisters Of the Holy Cross
Notre Dame, USA
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Provides in home, individualized care to each resident by performing a wide range of assistance including activities/ministry, meal planning and service, and personal care
- Works collaboratively with the clinical support team and maintains accurate health records (weights, temperatures, blood pressures, pulse, blood sugars and respirations, as required)
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Early Childhood Education Center
Notre Dame, USA
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students
- Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety
INFANT STUDIES LAB RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University Of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, USA
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection
- Evaluated potential subject participants to assess suitability for planned studies
- Wrote and edited data collection forms and questionnaires
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN05.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2022
Skills
- Evidence-based nursing
- Patient care planning
- Charting and documenting
- Team development and management
- Chronic disease management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care and discharge planning
- Medication administration
- Goal driven
- Patient advocacy
- Staff training
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient-focused care
- Patient and organized
- Compassionate
Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
- Texas RN License
- New Mexico RN License
- HIPPA Certificate
- OSHA Certificate
- Preceptor Certificate
- Culturally Competent Nurse Certificate
Community Service
- Boys & Girls Club
- Animal Rescue League of El Paso
- St. Margaret’s House
- Our Lady of Rosary – South Bend
- Maura Brannick Clinic
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
The Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
04.2023 - Current
C.N.A COMPANION/HEALTHCARE WORKER
Sisters Of the Holy Cross
08.2020 - 04.2022
INFANT STUDIES LAB RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University Of Notre Dame
09.2018 - 09.2019
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Early Childhood Education Center
08.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Mary's College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Notre Dame
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