VERA SOMADO
MCALLEN,USA
Summary
Driven registered nurse with years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mission Regional Medical Center
Mission, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Monitor and assess patients with acute and chronic illnesses requiring cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and frequent assessments
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapists, etc.) to develop and implement patient care plans
- Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions, utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Douglas County Health Center
Omaha, NE
01.2016 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including social worker, therapy and dietary to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Monitored patients' mental and emotional condition; frequently assessed potential safety concerns and provided personal care and services
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Assisted in developing individual rehabilitation plans for clients based on their needs.
Detox Nurse
Catholic Charities USA
Omaha, NE
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Participated in developing comprehensive treatment plans for patients diagnosed with opioid, benzodiazepine's, alcohol and other types addictions
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Communicated effectively and develop rapport with clients in a treatment setting
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Mental Health Nurse
Omaha VA Medical Center
Omaha, NE
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE05.2019
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Team collaboration and communication
- ACLS/BLS
- Critical thinking and emergency response
- Patient and family education on chronic disease management
- Continuity of Care
- MS Office
- EMR / EHR
- Comprehensive patient assessment and documentation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mission Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Douglas County Health Center
01.2016 - 07.2023
Detox Nurse
Catholic Charities USA
02.2015 - 01.2016
Mental Health Nurse
Omaha VA Medical Center
05.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
South College
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