Norma Estrada
Tucson
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and expertise in medication administration, patient assessments, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective team collaboration and patient education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
La Canada Cara Center SNF
Tucson, AZ
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
Rural Letter Carrier
USPS
Tucson, AZ
06.2001 - Current
- Delivered mail efficiently to rural routes, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and routes, enhancing operational consistency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline delivery processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on delivery protocols and best practices for customer interaction.
Register Nurse, Critical Care
Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
Tucson, AZ
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for rehabilitation patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management practices.
- Assisted in training new staff on best nursing practices and hospital protocols.
Registered Nurse
Life Care Center Of America SNF
Tucson, AZ
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Documented patient progress and responses to treatment in electronic health records.
- Assisted in coordinating patient discharge processes for seamless transitions of care.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Wound Care and Wound Treatments
- Phlebotomy
- Blood Transfusions
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Licensed RN
- Critical care
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Team coordination
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
- Oxygen saturation standards
- FLUENT IN English and Spanish]
- Documentation and charting
Timeline
Registered Nurse
La Canada Cara Center SNF
08.2024 - Current
Register Nurse, Critical Care
Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Life Care Center Of America SNF
09.2018 - 09.2022
Rural Letter Carrier
USPS
06.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pima Community College