Lydia B. Quintana

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Killeen, Texas 76542

Tel: 254-***-**** e-mail: abn55f@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Looking for a challenging position where my extensive medical professional and

practical experience will be fully utilized.

EXPERIENCE

Nursing Professor, University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 2011-2012

Professor of Pharmacology, Maternal Child Care, Pediatric and Clinical laboratories

Nursing Professor, Interamerican University, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 2011-2112

Professor of Pharmacology, Maternal Child Care, Pediatric, Nursing Fundamentals and

Clinical Laboratories

Nursing Director, Morovis Community Health Center 2001-2009

Morovis, Puerto Rico 40 hrs/wks

This facility has an emergency room, outpatient Clinic, OB-Gyn Clinic, Pediatric Clinic

and Vaccine Clinic. As Nursing Director I supervised, trained and evaluated patient care

provided by 25 nurses. I coordinated the Joint Commission Accreditation Program.

Additionally, I coordinated the Quality Assurance and the Emergency programs. I was

the team leader for the facility’s Diabetes Program with a count of 400 patients. Member

of: Infection Control and Pharmacy committees. Additionally, I performed other duties

as assigned.

Nursing Professor Universidad Central, Bayamon, Puerto Rico 2000-2001

Professor of Pediatrics and Maternity 9credits/semestre

Clinical Nurse, Darnall Army Community Hospital, Fort Hood, Texas 1988-1994

Staff Nurse in the OB-GYN ward. Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical

changes. I was responsible for scheduling patient admissions and discharges. Performed

clinical tasks according to hospital policies. I assisted in the orientation of new staff

members. I assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs.

Received a rating off excellent while providing health care to Obstetric patients in a very

busy, high risk unit with a daily census of 20-30 patients. I received excellence rating by

achieving 100% in effectiveness/ineffectiveness indicator for Patient Administration Di-

vision’s Department of Nursing section of the chart audit addressing PRN medications.

Achieved 100% section level Management Committee attendance and provided precep-

torship for junior officer replacement prior to departure.

Clinical Nurse, Olin E, Teague Veterans Center, Temple, Texas 40hrs/wks 1988

I provided health care to elderly patients. Administered prescribed medications and

treatments according to physician orders and approved nursing procedures.

Directed, supervised and evaluated patient care provided by team members.

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EDUCATION

University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, P.R

Master Science of Nursing

University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, P.R.

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Interamerican University, Hato Rey, P.R.

Bachelor Science

SKILL

Fluent in Spanish

Proven record of reliability and responsibility

Analytical skill, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interven-

tion

Develop rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.

Relate well to people from a variety of culture

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES

Licensed Register Nurse in Puerto Rico # 0753

Licensed Register Nurse in Florida # 9213554

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Exp. Oct. 2014

Advanced Cardiac Care Provider Exp. Oct. 2013

Medical Reserve Volunteer

REFERENCES: Available on request.

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