Virginia Cruz
RN
Martinsburg,WV
Summary
Psychiatric healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in mental health nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care and achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on patient-centered care.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 27 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Martinsburg VA Medical Center
Martinsburg , WV, US
10.2018 - Current
- Administer psychotropic medications and monitor patient responses for effectiveness and side effects.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Mentor junior nursing staff on best practices in psychiatric care and patient management.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives to optimize care delivery processes within the unit.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment strategies and outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Contributed to improved team morale by demonstrating a positive attitude, supporting colleagues during challenging situations, and celebrating shared successes.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient responses to interventions consistently.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
CNA/LPN Supervisor/RN Supervisor
Clary Grove (Heartland of MArtinsburg)
Martinsburg , WV, US
11.2008 - 12.2018
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and routine medical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting any changes to nursing personnel promptly.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall hygiene standards in facility.
- Advocated for patients' needs, fostering a supportive environment within the care setting.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
RA/LPN/Support Nurse(RN)
Elmcroft Assisted Living
Martinsburg , WV, US
12.2008 - 08.2018
- Led initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic care delivery.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science
Manila Central University
Manila, Philippines04.1995
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Mental health evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety planning
- Time management
- Compassionate and caring
- Critical thinking
- Dementia care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Martinsburg VA Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
RA/LPN/Support Nurse(RN)
Elmcroft Assisted Living
12.2008 - 08.2018
CNA/LPN Supervisor/RN Supervisor
Clary Grove (Heartland of MArtinsburg)
11.2008 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Science
Manila Central University