KRISTY A. CRUZ SANCHEZ
Vega Baja
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care in Surgical Wards & ERs for over 3 years. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Alternative Healthcare Solutions
07.2024 - Current
- Provided support during group therapy sessions by facilitating activities and monitoring patient participation, fostering a positive and collaborative therapeutic environment.
- Trained new nursing staff members in rehabilitation best practices, promoting consistency in patient care.
- Managed caseload of diverse patients with various diagnoses, ensuring appropriate treatment plans were in place.
RN
Bayamon Medical Center
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families, fostering open communication channels during challenging medical situations.
- Managed critical patient situations by utilizing advanced cardiac life support and trauma nursing skills.
- Reduced wait times for patients through efficient triage and prioritization of medical needs.
REGISTERED NURSE
Hospital Menonita Caguas
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Perform and document ongoing assessments including, observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results
- Performed baths to bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
- Assessed cognitive skills and mental status of patients
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
REGISTERED NURSE
Ashford Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Interamerican University
Bayamon, PR06.2017
High School Diploma -
Christian Military Academy
06.2013
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Team coordination
- Patient assessments
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Patient Care Assessment
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Timeline
RN
Alternative Healthcare Solutions
07.2024 - Current
RN
Bayamon Medical Center
01.2024 - 07.2024
REGISTERED NURSE
Hospital Menonita Caguas
11.2022 - 04.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
Ashford Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Christian Military Academy
- ACLS
- BLS
- Patient Care Assessment
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Interamerican University
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