Wendy Flores, RN, BSN
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Bilingual Resource Nurse providing exceptional patient care in diverse hospital settings. Competent in working across multiple units in Progressive care, Observation, Medical-surgical and psychiatric, with a strong ability to quickly acclimate to new environments and teams. Proficient in patient assessments, medication administration and electronic health records including EPIC and Cerner. I excel in teamwork, have been honored with the Daisy and MVP Awards. My approach enhances patient outcomes and team efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Nurse
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
07.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population in different clinical settings: PCU-General/Medical, Neuro/Trauma, Surgical, Transplant, Observation, Medsurge, and Psych Unit.
- Promptly identify and address any changes in patient condition. Respond quickly to emergent situations, such as code blues or rapid response.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing compassionate care to patients, and prioritizing patient needs. Document and collaborate appropriately with a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate leadership skills by orienting new staff members to the float pool unit.
Nurse Extern 2 Observation Unit
Honor Health North Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans. Administered medications, and coordinated diagnostic testing.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork and transfer patients to inpatient status.
Patient Care Technician ED/ Obs
Honor Health North Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Obtained vital signs, EKGs, and assisted in traumas.
- Responded to patient emergencies and physically stressful situations.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged them for laboratory transport, such as blood work and blood cultures.
- Applied a wide range of casting and splinting in accordance with established practices and physician instructions.
Preceptorship Nurse ED
Honor Health North Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting. Provided emergency medical services to patients with serious injuries or illnesses.
- Assessed and evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Assisted the physician with examinations, tests, and procedures such as conscious sedation.
- Inserted NG tubes, IVs, straight catheters, and Foley catheters.
Practical Technologist in Radiology/Medical Assistant
Next Care Urgent Care
Glendale, AZ
04.2010 - 03.2021
- Triaged patients.
- Perform limited-scope X-rays.
- Collecting and processing specimens in a lab.
- Breathing treatments and immunizations.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ08.2022
Licensing Certification - Practical Technologist in Radiology
The Bryman School
Phoenix AZ10.2009
Skills
- Bilingual
- Systems: EPIC and Cerner
- HIPAA Compliance
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV ultrasound
- RN preceptor
- Adaptability
- Compassionate and caring
- Self-motivated, and reliable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Daisy Award
- MVP Award
Certification
- RN AZ multi-state # 291431
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Resource Nurse
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
07.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern 2 Observation Unit
Honor Health North Mountain
08.2022 - 01.2023
Preceptorship Nurse ED
Honor Health North Mountain
05.2022 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician ED/ Obs
Honor Health North Mountain
08.2021 - 10.2022
Practical Technologist in Radiology/Medical Assistant
Next Care Urgent Care
04.2010 - 03.2021
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Aspen University
Licensing Certification - Practical Technologist in Radiology
The Bryman School
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