Violette Duran
El Paso,TX.
Summary
Knowledgeable Administrator on Duty with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator on Duty
Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
El Paso, TEXAS
07.2020 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Provided emergency response during shifts.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
- Coordinate patients transfers in and out within facility
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care in a 300 bed hospital capacity.
Code Blue Chair
Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
El Paso, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Proposed and managed initiatives to optimize rapid response and code blue emergency responses.
- Worked closely with directors and axillary departments to strengthen policies and procedures.
- Collected and reviewed exhaustive data in regards to rapid responses and code blues to reflect areas of improvement, as well as appreciate strengths in documentation and flow of events.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Collaborated with staff and directors to address areas of improvement and strengths during emergency responses.
- Planned and organized meetings and mock codes with code blue team in order to keep staff up to date with current policies and procedures.
Chemotherapy Certified
Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
El Paso , TX
02.2016 - Current
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Initiated patient care meetings with multidisciplinary team to revise plan of care as patient condition warrants.
Registered Nurse
Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
EL PASO, Texas
01.2014 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse
Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
El Paso, TX
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Provide and coordinate patient care, competent in chemotherapy administration, as well as blood product administration as ordered per physician, provide emotional support to patients and family, patient advocate, strive to provide excellent patient care
- Managing of Pediatric oncology patients, Relief Charge Nurse
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
Nurse Technician
Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
El Paso, TX
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dania Medical Center
Dania Beach, FL
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Assisted physician with minor procedures, such as suture removal
- Performed lab draws, electrocardiograms, took patient vital signs in office setting
- Communicate certain lab results to patients, and provide excellent customer service to patients.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Research Student
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX
06.2007 - 05.2008
- Worked on the epidemiology of lung, breast, and esophageal cancer
- Used ELISA and DOT Blot techniques, and communicated results with professor
- Presented a poster on esophageal cancer.
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn more details about lung, breast and esophageal cancer.
Volunteer
Mountain View Healthcare Center
El Paso, TX
09.2007 - 11.2007
- Assisted patients in helping them fulfill their activities of daily living.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted patients in personal hygiene, such as bathing .
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care
Education
Nursing Degree - Registered Nurse
Barry University
North Miami Shore FloridaNursing Degree - Registered Nurse
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXMasters Degree in Leadership Management - Nursing Administration
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
El Paso, TX05.2020
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
El Paso, TX12.2015
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Access Central line Catheters
- Administer Chemotherapy
- Care Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
Accomplishments
- Code Blue Chair of Code Blue Committee since January 2020-Present
- Trauma Certified for Adults and Pediatrics (TNCC and ENPC) since 2019-Current
- General Pediatric Charge Nurse 2017-2020
Timeline
Administrator on Duty
Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
07.2020 - Current
Code Blue Chair
Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
01.2020 - Current
Chemotherapy Certified
Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
02.2016 - Current
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse
Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
02.2016 - 02.2018
Nurse Technician
Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
10.2014 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
01.2014 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Dania Medical Center
01.2009 - 05.2010
Volunteer
Mountain View Healthcare Center
09.2007 - 11.2007
Research Student
University of Texas at El Paso
06.2007 - 05.2008
Nursing Degree - Registered Nurse
Barry University
Nursing Degree - Registered Nurse
El Paso Community College
Masters Degree in Leadership Management - Nursing Administration
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center