Veronica Montero
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Seasoned Pediatric Cardiac ICU Patient Educator from Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, adept in creating educational materials and fostering multidisciplinary collaborations. Demonstrates leadership and critical thinking, excelling in patient education and recovery. Proven track record in improving long-term health management and reducing readmissions through evidence-based interventions and effective caregiver training.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Cardiac ICU - Patient Educator
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitates collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.
- Creates educational materials for caregivers with low health literacy.
- Provides patient and caregiver education on congenital heart disease, surgical repair, and the importance of medical compliance.
- Creates a safe, comfortable learning environment for patients and caregivers by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Designs educational content to facilitate effective long-term health management by caregivers.
- Promotes awareness of available resources in caregivers' communities that can assist them in managing their child's conditions.
PEDIATRIC CTICU REGISTERED NURSE
Loma Linda Children's Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment, while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Supported critical pediatric patients through their postoperative recovery period.
- Detected potential problems through careful observation of patient data.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, surgical process, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients and their families with the tools and knowledge needed for a speedy and sustained recovery.
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Loma Linda Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided exceptional inpatient care to a diverse population of adult medical, surgical, step-down ICU, and telemetry-monitored patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information, and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to ensure care consistency.
- Trained in specialized wound care by our wound care team, to provide a higher level of care for patients with a variety of skin conditions or wounds.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loma Linda School of Nursing
Loma Linda, CA03-2019
Pre-Nursing -
La Sierra University
Riverside, CASkills
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Recovery
- Proactive in Emergency Situations
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Educating and Training New Hires
- Evidence-based Intervention
- Wound Care Management
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Create Educational Materials
- Project Management
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
Certification
- California Registered Nurse License (RN)
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS provider)
- Basic Arrhythmia Recognition & Training (BART)
- Electronic Medical Record Competency
- Skin Care Champion
- CLABSI Prevention Champion
Accomplishments
Professional Governance Committee 2023 - 2024
Facilitated unit projects to decrease central line-associated infections, while being an active member in the process of project creation, management, and dissemination of information. CLABSI champion, which consists of enhanced knowledge in the process of sterile dressing changes, sterile blood draws, and management of deviated dressing changes due to skin breakdown or sensitivity.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Pediatric Cardiac ICU - Patient Educator
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
PEDIATRIC CTICU REGISTERED NURSE
Loma Linda Children's Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2023
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Loma Linda Medical Center
03.2019 - 01.2021
- California Registered Nurse License (RN)
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS provider)
- Basic Arrhythmia Recognition & Training (BART)
- Electronic Medical Record Competency
- Skin Care Champion
- CLABSI Prevention Champion
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loma Linda School of Nursing
Pre-Nursing -
La Sierra University
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