Veronica Montero
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Dedicated nursing education leader with a strong record of developing and managing clinical education programs that enhance caregiver effectiveness and support patient outcomes. Skilled in adult learning strategies, competency assessment, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and evidence-based practice. Proven ability to drive positive change through innovative educational solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Cardiac ICU - Patient Educator
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create evidence-based discharge protocols and patient discharge guidelines.
- Facilitates process improvement initiatives in reducing patient readmission.
- Creates educational materials aimed at improving understanding and engagement among caregivers with low health literacy.
- Promote patient- and caregiver-centered education by cultivating a safe and respectful learning atmosphere.
- Generates comprehensive analyses to support data-driven decisions by the Clinical Epidemiology and Infection Prevention team following identification of positive blood cultures.
- Conducts audits of patient care practices to ensure compliance with hospital policy and procedures related to infection prevention and control.
- Trains staff members on appropriate methods for infection prevention during sterile dressing changes, and sterile blood draws.
- Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
PEDIATRIC CTICU REGISTERED NURSE
Loma Linda Children's Hospital
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.
- 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.
- Provided orientation, mentorship, and clinical training to new hires and newly graduated nurses.
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Loma Linda Medical Center
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, CAHigh School Diploma -
W. A. Carter High School
Rialto, CA03-2014
Skills
- Strategic Educational Leadership
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Project Management & Team Oversight
- Guideline Evaluation & Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement
- Change Management & Innovation
- Emergency Preparedness & Proactive Crisis Management
- Staff Education, Onboarding & Clinical Competency Development
- Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge
- Technology Integration & E-Learning Platforms
Certification
- California Registered Nurse License (RN)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Basic Arrhythmia Recognition & Training (BART)
- 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
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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
Pre-Nursing -
La Sierra University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loma Linda School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
W. A. Carter High School
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