Nurse Registered
Resume:
ANNALISSA CRUZ RN BSN
***** ******* *****, ********, ** 91390 • 972-***-**** *********@*****.***
PROFILE
Seeking a position as experienced Advanced Registered Nurse where I can utilize my clinical knowledge and previous experience for further advancement in the healthcare industry where I can implement the best intervention and elevate patient care.
SKILLS
Bilingual in Tagalog
Oncology Nursing
Telemetry
Would Care
HIPAA/ OSHA
Pic Line
Medical Surgical
Quality Auditing
EMR Systems
Travel Nurse
Post-Partum
Dialysis Nursing
Preceptorship
Occupational Health
Diabetic Educator
Safety Procedures
Step down Nurse ICU
Employee Health
Ventilation
Infection Control
Provided Intervention
ER Administration
Healthcare Management
Cardiology
EDUCATION
05/1994 University of Guam Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Guam
06/1985 South Garland High School Diploma Dallas, Texas
Current ACLS/BLS
EXPERIENCE
04/2012- Current Providence Holy Cross Medical Hospital Relief Charge Nurse Mission Hills, CA
Fulfilled the role of charge nurse, with responsibility to supervise 5 Registered Nurses, 3 Certified Nurse Assistants, and additional staff on unit. (7P-7A)
Evaluate staffing requirements, floor assignments and organized activities for 20 bed telemetry unit which provides service to cardiac, stroke, ventilator dependent patients, diabetic patients, and acute to chronic patients.
Direct patient care pre and post-surgery while monitoring progress. Provided patient and family education and implemented discharge planning.
Preceptor for new employees and students.
12/2008-09/2010 Henry Mayo Hospital MED/SURG/ TELE Unit Valencia, CA
Monitoring patient progress, administered chest tubes, provided diabetic intervention, wound care, and ventilator support. (7P-7A)
Charge nurse and preceptorship for new hires and graduates.
Direct patient care while monitoring progress. Provided patient and family education, procedural preparation, discharge planning.
08/1997-05/2008 Baylor Hospital MED/SURG/ TELE Unit Garland, TX
Provided bedside care nursing to chronically ill patients requiring telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, diabetic education, wound care, and ventilator support.
Preceptorship for new hires and graduates.
IV Team, wound care team
03/2005-01/2010 Tenet Pro-touch Agency Telemetry Dallas, TX
In house registry for Tenet Hospitals working per Diem.
Managed pre and post-operative care plan for patients.
Instruct and educate patients, family members on proper discharge care.
Performed appropriate interventions directed by doctor’s orders and monitored other nurses.
04/2004-03/2005 Desert Regional Hospital MED/SURG/ TELE Unit Palm Springs, CA
Contract advanced nurse during nurse strike. Recruited to assist charging in multiple units while HR hired new providers. (7P-7A)
Worked closely with doctors to provide intervention and direct patient care.
Managed patient care and developed patient care plans and interpretation.
02/1997- 04/2005 Richardson Regional Medical Hospital Charge Nurse Richardson, TX
Delegated patient care services, employee activities. (7P-7A)
Intermediary between units, physicians and staff. Planning patient care services.
Evaluation of care and staff duties. Advised staff on interpreting policies and procedures.
Fulfilled the role of charge nurse on step down ICU Unit consisting of 5 Registered Nurses in a 15 bed Unit.
Implemented total patient care through a team of nursing processes covering 10-15 high acuity patients.
01/1996-01/1997 Vencor Hospital Step-Down Nurse- ICU Dallas, TX
Intensive care nurse providing care to catastrophically ill patients that were ventilator dependent.
Calculate medication doses and titrate potent medications.
They insert and care for specialized venous and arterial infusions.
Emergency Response team.
03/1995-12/1996 Tri City Hospital Post-Partum Nurse Dallas, TX
Provided labor and deliver care for patients.
Provided immediate care to new mothers following the birthing process.
Administered medications including prenatal vitamins and antibiotics.
Coordinated with nursing team and doctors to prepare patient treatment plans.
Monitored new mothers and checked for signs for postpartum issues.
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