Registered Nurse Manager
Resume:
Jaila Contreras, BSN, RN, CDE
San Antonio, TX 78251
abiejq@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
An opportunity to apply my nursing experience, teamwork approach, and
interpersonal skills in an evolving and culturally diverse environment.
Education
University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio, Texas
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
May 1997
Experience
BAMC - Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Nurse Educator (September 2008-Present)
. Collaborate with Family Medicine and Internal Medicine clinics to
manage HEDIS measures and instruct/educate patients with Pre Diabetes
and Type 2 Diabetes
. Aide in conducting Annual Periodic Health Assessments on active duty
soldiers
. Conduct sessions for Tobacco Cessation Program and Lower Back Pain
Management
. Assist in developing curriculum to address the Obesity CPG
Texas Diabetes Institute - San Antonio, Texas
Diabetes Educator (August 2007-September 2008)
. Conduct Diabetes Self-Management classes in English and Spanish
. Instruct/educate patients individually on medication therapy, self
glucose monitoring, nutrition and exercise.
CPS Energy - San Antonio, Texas
Case Manager/Occupational Health Nurse (February 2007-August 2007)
. Managed care of patients with occupational injuries.
. Coordinated annual cooperate health fair.
San Antonio Shoemakers - San Antonio, Texas
Case Manager (March 2006-February2007)
. Managed care of patients with occupational injuries.
. Participated with a group of nurses on a response team for onsite
personal and/or job related health emergencies.
. Conducted teaching sessions for employees on preventative measures to
avoid chronic health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular
disease.
. Organized and presented current ordinances pertaining to Worker's
Compensation to company administrative members.
Health South Surgery Center-San Antonio, Texas
Operating Room Nurse (June 2005 - March 2006)
. Circulated urology, EENT, and plastic surgical procedures.
Harris County Hospital District - Houston, Texas
Patient Education Nurse (August 2003 - May 2005)
. Formulated and implemented schedules, classes and materials for
diabetes education.
. Determined understanding and interest levels of patients through
rapport building and assessing individual needs.
. Established new and innovative ways of teaching by identifying with
patients and collaborating with fellow educators, physicians and
nurses.
. Conducted Diabetes Self-Management classes in Spanish and English.
Christus St. Joseph Hospital - Houston, Texas
Labor and Delivery, Registered Nurse (April 2003 - August 2003)
Presbyterian Hospital - Dallas, Texas
Labor and Delivery, Registered Nurse (May 2001 - February 2003)
North Central Baptist Hospital - San Antonio, Texas
Labor and Delivery, Registered Nurse (February 1999 - May 2001)
University Hospital - San Antonio, Texas
High Risk Labor and Delivery, Registered Nurse (August 1998 - January 2000)
Worked in revolving areas to include observation, labor room,
operating room and recovery room.
. Provided acute care to laboring patients.
. Assisted with delivery of newborns and provided immediate transitional
care.
. Circulated and scrubbed surgical procedures in Woman's Health to
include cesarean sections, bilateral tubal ligations, and emergency
hysterectomies.
. Determined acuity of patients to facilitate appropriateness of care.
. Collaborated with physicians to coordinate care of high-risk
obstetrical patients.
. Obtained team-leading experience as a charge nurse and as a preceptor.
Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Texas
Medical/Surgical Oncology, Registered Nurse (January 1998 - August 1998)
. Obtained an in-depth understanding of pharmacotherapuetics,
pathophysiology of disease processes and human anatomy.
. Collaborated with teams of physicians for patients with complicated
disease processes.
Christus St. Joseph Hospital - Houston, Texas
Surgical Services, Graduate Nurse (June 1997 - December 1997)
. Assisted with surgical procedures as a surgical scrub technician in
general surgery, orthopedics, and neurology.
Skills
Bilingual: English/Spanish
Computer: Microsoft Word Outlook Power Point
Watch Child (patient documentation system) IBM patient
system
Certifications: BLS, CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator)
Candidate for Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN University of the Incarnate
Word
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