Veronica Balderas
Mankato ,MN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Effective communication skills. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Efficient worker and fast learner.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Clipboard Health
03.2024 - Current
- This position is a travel nursing job where I work at different LTC facilities locally or throughout Minnesota
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Admissions/Discharging
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition
- Administered medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Preventing spread of infection by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Communication with providers and family members regarding patient plan of care.
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
12.2022 - 09.2024
- This was a position working on a medical/surgical unit and orthopedic floor.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Admissions/Discharges
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Building rapport with patients
- Documentation of care.
Registered Nurse
Grapetree Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 02.2024
- This position was a travel nursing job where I work at different LTC facilities locally or throughout Minnesota
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels.
- Admissions/Discharging
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition
- Administered medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Preventing spread of infection by adhering to infection control protocols
- Communication with providers and family members regarding patient plan of care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations.
Licensed Practical Nurse Psychiatry
Minnesota State Regional Treatment Center
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Responding to behavioral incidents.
- Assisting the Registered nurse with restraints and seclusion documentation.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Medication administration
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Provided emotional support to patients during their recovery
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Admissions/Discharges
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
CNA
St. Peter Regional Treatment Center
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Responding to behavioral Incidents and assisting the Registered nurse with restraints and seclusion's during behavioral Incidents
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients
- Assisting patient ambulation programs
CNA
Edenbrook Of Rochester Nursing Home
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checking vital signs
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients
- Assisting patient ambulation programs
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
CNA
Old Main Village Senior Living Community Mankato Mn
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Medication Administration
- Assisting residents with ambulation and dressing
CNA
Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checking vital signs
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients
- Assisting patient ambulation programs
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Rasmussen College
Mankato MN05-2022
Diploma In Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Rasmussen College
Mankato, MN06-2019
High School Diploma -
Loyola Catholic High School
Mankato MN05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
Certification
- Compact State Nursing License
- BLS certified
- NIHSS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Clipboard Health
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
12.2022 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Grapetree Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse Psychiatry
Minnesota State Regional Treatment Center
12.2019 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise
08.2019 - 12.2019
CNA
St. Peter Regional Treatment Center
08.2018 - 10.2019
CNA
Edenbrook Of Rochester Nursing Home
01.2018 - 08.2018
CNA
Old Main Village Senior Living Community Mankato Mn
05.2016 - 01.2018
CNA
Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center
05.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Rasmussen College
Diploma In Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Rasmussen College
High School Diploma -
Loyola Catholic High School
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