RN
Resume:
Maria Calderon
Tucson, AZ *****
****.**********@******.***
Work Experience
Detox/Psych Registered Nurse
Sierra Tucson - Tucson, AZ
September 2022 to Present
• Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patient’s status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
• Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving patient direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner.
Registered Nurse, Corrections/ Detox/ Covid
Naphcare, Inc. - Tucson, AZ
January 2022 to August 2022
• Provided nursing care for inmates of all levels
• Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care
• Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members
• Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition
• Performed daily wound care to many different stages of injuries and open tissue wounds
• Provided daily medication administration and administration of all medications
• Performed administrative duties
• Take and document all patient history and vital signs
• daily triage/sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, patient assessments, examinations and/or treatment
• Initiate and document prescribed protocol agreement
• Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies within the facility
• Observe and evaluate the performance of the licensed practical/vocational nursing staff Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Room
Phoenix Children's Hospital - Phoenix, AZ
July 2021 to December 2021
• Assumed accountability for family centered patient-care outcomes through the translation of evidence- based information to design, implement, and evaluate patient-care processes and models of care delivery.
• Facilitated nursing interventions based on risk anticipation and other evidence to improve healthcare outcomes.
• Utilized performance tools (e.g., health care dashboards, reports, etc.) • to access patient statistics in real-time and apply evidence-based interventions to improve patient care and promote positive outcomes.
• Coached, delegated and supported healthcare team Functions as part of an interprofessional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists, social workers, specialists and nurse practitioners.
• Promoted a culture of safety using high reliability principles.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals, including physicians, advanced practice nurses, nurse managers and others, to plan, implement and evaluate improvement opportunities.
• Participated in a shared leadership model to make recommendations for improvements in care delivery incorporating Collaboration and Communication
Emergency Medical Technician
Holbrook EMS - Holbrook, AZ
August 1999 to August 2010
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Education
Bachelor's degree in progress in Nursing
Upper Iowa University - Iowa
2021 to Present
ADN in Nursing
GateWay Community College - Phoenix, AZ, US
Skills
• Behavioral Health
• EMT Experience
• Nursing
• Laboratory Experience
• Hospital Experience
• Medication Administration
• EMR Systems
• Experience Administering Injections
• Supervising Experience
• Employee Evaluation
• Vital Signs
• Case Management
• Patient Care
• Phlebotomy
• Venipuncture
• Medical Records
• Epic
Certifications and Licenses
AED Certification
RN License
PALS Certification
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
CPR Certification
CPI Certification
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