Vanessa Denmark
El Paso
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospitals
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Guiding Star Southwest
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials
- Developed curriculum with focus on cultural sensitivity and awareness of family values and goals
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide accurate information about hospital policies and procedures during childbirth preparation classes
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public
- Empowered clients with knowledge on various labor coping techniques to better prepare them for childbirth experiences
- Instruct clients on the Billing's Natural Family Planning Method
Practical Nursing Specialist
United States Army
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Provide military personnel and civilians with the high-quality medical care under the supervision of my superiors
- Collaborated with my fellow soldiers to ensure team tasks were completed
- Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans
- Prepared accurate medical documents, charts and reports
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians’ orders
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Nursing Student
United States Army
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Measured and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and respirations
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Assisted with patient admission by setting up and explaining call system and answering questions
- Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system
- Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions
- Observed patient care and assessed feedback to deliver ongoing quality care
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs
- Cared for patients in assigned units in line with nursing process and Joint Commission standards
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge
- Shadowed qualified professionals in multiple units to learn new skills and gain deeper understanding of day-to-day operations
- Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences
- Developed and implemented study protocols to gather required data and support research objectives
US Soldier
United States Army
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards
- Cultivated excellent worth ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in all work actions
- Maintained orderly, clean, and fully repaired personal equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX08.2023
Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- Supply Restocking
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Medical Screening
- Strong clinical judgment
- Procedure Assistance
- Preventive Healthcare
- Compassion and Empathy
- Family Education
- Pregnancy, postpartum, and nutrition education
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospitals
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Guiding Star Southwest
09.2023 - 08.2024
Practical Nursing Specialist
United States Army
09.2017 - 06.2018
Nursing Student
United States Army
10.2016 - 08.2017
US Soldier
United States Army
08.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At El Paso
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