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Karen Declaro Lujan

Denton,TX

Summary

Experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse specializing in mental health nursing. Expertise in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver top-notch care and ensure positive patient outcomes. Known for reliability, adaptability, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

UBH Denton
05.2023 - Current
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
  • Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
  • Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Served as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance in the application of evidence-based practices in the psychiatric setting.

Medical Assistant

Denton Rheumatology
12.2013 - 11.2016
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Assisted physicians with minor procedure, including preparing room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.

Program Assistant

Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers
03.2013 - 11.2013
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

RN, Medical-Surgical/ER-ICU

Ministry Of Health
01.2010 - 09.2011
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
  • Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

RN, Medical-Surgical

Al Adwani General Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2009
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

RN, Medical-Surgical

St. John Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2006
  • Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

RN, Out Patient Department (Minor OR)

Bicol Medical Center
10.2005 - 05.2006
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ago Foundation College
02.2004

Skills

  • Emptying Catheter Bags
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Suctioning
  • Specimen Collection
  • Ambulating and Repositioning Patients
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Needs Assessment
  • Patient Skin and Nail Care
  • Monitoring Patient Progress
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Simple Dressings
  • Using Scales
  • IV Discontinuation
  • Patient Oral Care
  • Patient Toileting
  • Mental health evaluation
  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Suicide prevention
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Safety planning
  • Individual counseling
  • Self-care promotion
  • Client education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

Timeline

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

UBH Denton
05.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Denton Rheumatology
12.2013 - 11.2016

Program Assistant

Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers
03.2013 - 11.2013

RN, Medical-Surgical/ER-ICU

Ministry Of Health
01.2010 - 09.2011

RN, Medical-Surgical

Al Adwani General Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2009

RN, Medical-Surgical

St. John Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2006

RN, Out Patient Department (Minor OR)

Bicol Medical Center
10.2005 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ago Foundation College

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