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Maria Teresa Lizard

725-***-**** ad1o9k@r.postjobfree.com Las Vegas, NV 89145

Summary

Compassionate and highly motivated Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multiple disciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Skill

• Bilingual - Filipino/English

• SBAR Communication

• Administering Oral and IV Medications

• Blood Draw and Sample Collection

• Diabetes Management

• Immunizations and Vaccinations

• Patient Examination

• Monitoring Vital Signs

• Patient Discharging and Admission

• Psychiatric and Mental Health Care

• Long-Term, Inpatient and Outpatient

Care.

Experience

Field Nurse / Home Health Registered Nurse. Mobile Home Health and Pelacho Home Health, March 2022 - Current Las Vegas NV

• Develop care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.

• Administer oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitor patient reactions.

• Chart changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

• Address patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, managed catheters and medication assistance.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

• Answer patient calls, identify issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.

• Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions. Clinical Manager, Pelacho Home Health, Inc., March 2022 - Current Las Vegas NV

• Coordinate medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies.

• Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.

• Assess competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.

• Monitor development, implementation, and updates of individualized care plans.

• Explain policies, procedures, and services to patients.

• Implement and direct clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.

• Communicate with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private. P a g e 2

Relief Charge Nurse / Staff Nurse, North Vista Hospital Las Vegas, April 2016-August 2022 North Las Vegas, NV

• Coordinated, tasked, and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.

• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary healthcare specialists to implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.

• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

• Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.

• Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training.

• Responded to emergency situations, and life-saving interventions.

• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

• Administered and oversaw oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Psych Nurse, Spring Mountain Treatment Center, November 2014 – December 2015 Las Vegas, NV

• Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.

• Handled vital sign monitoring, medica on administration and patient behavior assessments.

• Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.

• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.

• Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status, and current triggers. Registered Nurse, Stevens County Healthcare, May 2013 – October 2014 Hugoton, KS

• Evaluated patients, recognized, and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.

• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.

• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.

• Collected lab specimens, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results. Skilled Nurse, Park Regency Care Center, February 2009 – May 2013 La Habra, CA

• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions. P a g e 3

• Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.

• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promo ng recovery and reducing compliance issues.

• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.

• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Education

Bachelor of Science

Nursing, Pines City College Philippines, March 2004 Reference

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