Nurse Practitioner Registered

Professional Summary

Skills

Work History

Angela Orozco

**** ***** ******, ** ****, Texas 79907 • 915-***-**** • *********@******.****.*** Recent graduate and Board Certified Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner licensed in Texas with 8 years of hospital and acute care nursing experience. Looking for a position that involves significant work in surgery and trauma in an acute health care environment.

Critical care nurse experience 8+ years

Patient evaluation/intervention

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Problem resolution capability

Thorough physical assessments

Strong clinical judgment

Professional bedside manner

Preceptor

Registered Nurse II 08/2007 to Current

University Medical Center – El Paso, TX

Acute patient care in intensive care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care of medical, surgical, and trauma patients.

Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Followed infection control procedures.

Assisted patients with daily functions.

Nurse Tech 08/2006 to 08/2007

University Medical Center of El Paso – El Paso, TX Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations. Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.

Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws and foley catheter removal.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment. Education

Affiliations

Certifications

Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Master of Science: Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 2015 University of Texas at El Paso - El Paso, TX

Bachelor of Science: Nursing 2007

University Of Texas at El Paso - El Paso, TX

American Nurses Association (ANA) Member

Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurse Association Nurse Practitioner Association of Texas

Honor Society of Nursing: Sigma Theta Tau International Board Certification for AG-ACNP in Texas, APRN License number [AP129032], 2015 Prescriptive Authorization in Texas, 2015

Registered Nurse in Texas, License number [747607], 2007 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2007 to present

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