Heidi Giron
Colorado Springs
Summary
Personable and compassionate healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and leadership. Extensive knowledge of medical protocols and patient management, with expertise in patient safety and critical thinking. Committed to fostering supportive environment and improving patient outcomes. Enthusiastic, reliable, adaptable and committed to improving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Charge Relief)
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
09.2024 - Current
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Managed and supported a 35 unit bed acute care setting.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of evidence-based practices within the department.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
Resource Nurse
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
05.2023 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Assessed, discharged and educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, preventive care strategies.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Acute Care Renal Registered Nurse
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
09.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided support & care for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Initiated referrals for specialty consults, diagnostic testing, or therapeutic interventions as needed based on patient assessments and clinical judgment.
- Effectively delivered centered patient care to kidney disease patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Versatile with various medical equipment, IV administration, and medication administration protocols.
Education
Nursing
Colorado State University
Pueblo, Colorado05-2021
Skills
- Medical Surgical - Renal Nursing
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Clinical Assessment and Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- HIPAA Compliance and Regulations
- Infection Control
- Leadership
- Wound Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - expires May 2026
- Continuous Cycle Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD)
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Charge Relief)
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
09.2024 - Current
Resource Nurse
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
05.2023 - Current
Acute Care Renal Registered Nurse
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
09.2021 - Current
Nursing
Colorado State University
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