Yolanda Nance
Pueblo
Summary
Experienced and well qualified nursing professional of 13years with a strong background in patient assessment, medication administration, and care planning. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive patient care. Proven track record of training and mentoring new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies, contributing to improved team performance and patient outcomes. Skilled in utilizing electronic health records for clinical documentation and maintaining policy compliance in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse
UCHEALTH Parkview Hospital
Pueblo
02.2015 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance to physicians with medical procedures
- Collaborated with physicians, fellow nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes..
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
LPN
Villa Pueblo
Pueblo
06.2012 - 02.2015
- successfully monitored and cared for a large group of patients under the supervision of an RN
- administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- worked as team to ensure patient safety was a priority
Medical Assistant
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Center
Centennial
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examination
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary equipment for incoming patients
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician. cd
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05-2014
Diploma - Nursing
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05-2012
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Cambridge College
Aurora, CO05-2009
High School Diploma -
East High School
Pueblo, CO05-2007
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Mobility assistance
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Policy compliance
- Treatment Planning
- Vaccine administration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- RN license
- BLS
- Medical Surgical Certification
Timeline
Experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse
UCHEALTH Parkview Hospital
02.2015 - Current
LPN
Villa Pueblo
06.2012 - 02.2015
Medical Assistant
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Center
03.2009 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Community College of Denver
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Cambridge College
High School Diploma -
East High School