Victoria Gutierrez
Abilene,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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center
Abilene, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Implemented patient care plans based on assessments and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, enhancing their integration into the team environment.
- Evaluated and improved operational processes to increase efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Coordinated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to optimize care outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN
Encompass Health
Abilene, TX
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Focused on customer service. Assess and care for 6-10 patients a shift in a rehab environment. I worked nights and day shifts. Oversee tech duties. Draw and monitor labs, check and monitor vital signs. Hygiene care, nutrition assessment. Completed wound care. Assisted with activities of daily living. Assisted in patient and family education while in the rehab setting as well as upon discharge. Promoted patient safety to minimize the risk of falls. Utilized electronic medical record systems, and communicated effectively with the physicians.
RN
My Emergency Room 24/7
Abilene, TX
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Triage and treat patients in busy emergency room setting during night shift, notify MD of current situation. Initiate and manage IV lines, administer medications, provide oxygen therapy, and perform CPR. Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain an optimal environment.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Willow Springs
Abilene, TX
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Handle medication management plans, assist with hygiene, and all aspects of physical assistance. Engage with residents and act as a emotional, social, mental support for them. Followed all physician orders and carried out patient care plans. Notified the supervisor of any changes in patient health and stability.
Registered Nurse (RN)
HENDRICK MEDICAL
Abilene, TX
08.2011 - 05.2022
- Worked orthopedics and med-surg, which is a fast paced environment. Responsible for providing a wide variety of professional nursing services within the scope of practice for the nursing profession. Including assessing, planning, coordinating, evaluating, and delegating work to members of the patient care team while providing education to patients/families, and consulting with physicians and other staff members in implementing optimal patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2011
Skills
- Nursing
- Vital Signs
- Triage
- Medication Administration
- Experience Administering Injections
- Laboratory Experience
- Supervising Experience
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Patient Care
- Acute care
- Medical records
- Specimen collection / processing
- Customer service
- Compassionate and patient
- Patient assessments
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- RN License September 2011 to May 2024
- BLS Certification February 2023 to February 2025
- Victoria Marie Rivero May 2023 to May 2028
- CPR Certification February 2023 to February 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Charge Nurse - Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - Current
RN - Encompass Health
08.2022 - 02.2024
RN - My Emergency Room 24/7
06.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse (RN) - Willow Springs
05.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse (RN) - HENDRICK MEDICAL
08.2011 - 05.2022
Hardin-Simmons University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing