Ximena Velez
Easton,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 5+ years of progressive career experience with Neurology and Medical/Surgical patients, working directly with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients. 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. Works well with diverse patient populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Southeast Georgia Health System
Brunswick
03.2023 - Current
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
RN Neuroscience/Medical-Surgical Unit
St Luke’s University Health Network
Bethlehem PA
03.2017 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Administered pre- and post-operative care to patients with behavioral, physical and cognitive ailments relating to brain and nervous system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA06.2016
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Accurate Documentation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Admission and Discharge
Languages
Spanish
Certification
- RN Pennsylvania Board of Nursing
- RN Georgia Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Southeast Georgia Health System
03.2023 - Current
RN Neuroscience/Medical-Surgical Unit
St Luke’s University Health Network
03.2017 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette