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Veronica Cruz

Buda,TX

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 16 years of industry experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse

Travis County
09.2018 - Current
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on units through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to units, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

Level One Trauma ER Nurse/ Telemetry

Seton/Brackenridge /Dell Seton Medical Center
10.2009 - 09.2018
  • Provided emergency care for patients suffering from Traumatic accidents or illness.
  • Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
  • Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

Certified Surgical Technologist in the OR and L&D

St Davis
06.2007 - 10.2009
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
07.2009

Skills

  • Cerebrovascular Accidents
  • Diagnostic Test Ordering
  • Patient Care
  • Process Evaluations
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Staff Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Monitor Vital Signs
  • Care and Discharge Planning
  • Training and Development
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Psychology
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Medical Records Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Active Listening
  • Personal Integrity
  • Medication Distribution
  • Time Management
  • Safety and Security Procedures
  • Nurse and CNA Supervision

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Travis County
09.2018 - Current

Level One Trauma ER Nurse/ Telemetry

Seton/Brackenridge /Dell Seton Medical Center
10.2009 - 09.2018

Certified Surgical Technologist in the OR and L&D

St Davis
06.2007 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Austin Community College

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