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Cherie Rubalcava

Globe,AZ

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Inpatient Registered Nurse

San Carlos Apache Healthcare
01.2020 - Current

I care for 4 patients with the assistance of a certified nursing assistant. I care for a variety of illnesses and I familiarized myself with NG tubes, feeding pumps, wound vacuum therapy, dressing wounds, bi-pap, c-pap, and bladder scanners.

Clinical Instructor

EAC Gila Pueblo Campus
08.2019 - Current
  • Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 12.2019

Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, arterial line, central venous pressure monitors, ventilators, monitoring and management of internal temperatures, and Nxstage continuous renal replacement therapy. Managed critical drips, blood thinners, insulin, pain medications, and sedatives.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center
08.2008 - 01.2016
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ
05-2008

Timeline

Inpatient Registered Nurse

San Carlos Apache Healthcare
01.2020 - Current

Clinical Instructor

EAC Gila Pueblo Campus
08.2019 - Current

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 12.2019

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center
08.2008 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastern Arizona College
Cherie Rubalcava