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Jessica Suarez

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Ambitious new grad RN with extensive history of dedicated patient care in many roles. Professional, bilingual and a reliable team player. Eager to learn and grow professionally.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

AZDOC- AB Staffing
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Completed med pass for over 120 patients in a safe and timely manner.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lintoc Care, LLC
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.

Licensed Practical Nurse

NURSA
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Administered medications and injections to patients, completed transfer of patient care and delegated tasks appropriately.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Banner Health
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Provided individualized care in Rehab unit by continuously checking in with patients and families.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Corecivic Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.

Pediatric Medical Assistant

Banner Health
06.2016 - 02.2018
  • Assessed developmental progress to foster mental and physical wellness in pediatric patients.
  • Administered required vaccinations and advocated for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention.
  • Provided comprehensive medical care for children, including yearly physicals, sports physicals, immunizations and growth monitoring.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Suarez Professional Services
09.2012 - 05.2016
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients. Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Medical Administrative Assistant

Arizona Heart Institute
01.2009 - 09.2009
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Conducted insurance verification and preauthorization and managed patient charts.
  • Coordinated front office duties, including customer service, patient scheduling and billing.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ
12.2023

Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse

Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ
05.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ
05.2010

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

AZDOC- AB Staffing
04.2024 - 07.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lintoc Care, LLC
08.2022 - 04.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

NURSA
08.2020 - 05.2023

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Banner Health
09.2019 - 09.2020

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Corecivic Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2019

Pediatric Medical Assistant

Banner Health
06.2016 - 02.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Suarez Professional Services
09.2012 - 05.2016

Medical Administrative Assistant

Arizona Heart Institute
01.2009 - 09.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College

Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse

Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Central Arizona College

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Central Arizona College
Jessica Suarez