Stacy Reyes
Glendale
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seeking a position in critical care to enrich nursing experience and skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Comfortable with taking care of two patients at one time and provided individualized treatments to ensure desirable outcomes.
- Managed multiple drips and follow appropriate titrations while accurately documenting in EMR.
Medical-Surgical/Ortho/Trauma Registered Nurse
Honor Health North Mountain
01.2022 - Current
- Contributed substantially to successful department DNV accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Assumed care of up to 6 patients while accurately documenting assessments, I&O's, interventions, medication administrations and more in a timely manner via Epic.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed a wide array of wound care and familiar with application of wound vac.
- Knowledgeable about chest tube maintenance and documentation.
- Able to draw labs via central line while maintaining aseptic technique.
- Obtained NIHSS to aid my unit when needed due to shortage of NIHSS RNs on unit.
Nurse Extern
Honor Health North Mountain
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
- Administered IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Patient Care Technician
Honor Health North Mountain
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with primary nurse to ensure goals set with patient were met for the day.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Provided 1:1 supervision of patients at risk of self harm while documenting appropriately.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2021
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2019
High School Diploma -
Barry Goldwater High School
Phoenix, AZ05.2016
Skills
- NG and Duotube insertion/maintenance/removal
- Drawings labs peripherally or vía central line
- POCT Glucose checks
- Able to perform ECGs
- Proficient in TPN and tube feeds
- Chest tube maintenance
- Central line and foley care
- Proficient using EPIC charting system
- Titrating Heparin
- Trach care
- Wound and ostomy care
- Wound vac application and management
- CIWA assessments and interventions
- Post-op monitoring and interventions
- Willing to learn more skills that will benefit patient and unit
- Strong Work Ethic
- Accepting Feedback
- Documentation Accuracy
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Verbal and Written Communication - especially with family members
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Nominated for various Daisy Awards
- Nominated for Magnet Representative of current unit
- Integrated into multiple specialized EBP unit projects
- NIHSS certified to help unit for stroke assessments
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
Registered Nurse Licensure - 2022
ACLS - 2023
BLS - 2023
NIHSS Certified - 2022
IV US Certification - 2023
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Medical-Surgical/Ortho/Trauma Registered Nurse
Honor Health North Mountain
01.2022 - Current
Nurse Extern
Honor Health North Mountain
05.2021 - 01.2022
Patient Care Technician
Honor Health North Mountain
01.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Barry Goldwater High School
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