Sally Munoz
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse with 23+ years experience skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. I believe in a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. I am both reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. providing quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Skilled in assessment, patient education, and clinical documentation
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes and responding promptly to emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and improve overall care quality.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN PRN
Friendship Village Tempe
06.2021 - Current
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients from acute hospitals with status post-surgical, ortho, colostomy resections, urostomy, CVA’s, infectious disease care, IV therapy, enteral feeding, gastrostomy care, wounds, cancer patients, collaboration with all medical staff, physical therapy, managers and communicating with family members, admissions and discharges, and all wound treatments.
RN
Desert Cove
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided skilled nursing care of patients from acute hospitals with status post-surgical, ortho, colostomy resections, urostomy, CVA’s, infectious disease care, IV therapy, enteral feeding, gastrostomy care, wounds, burns, cancer patients, collaboration with all medical staff, physical therapy, managers and communicating with family members, admissions and discharges, and all wound treatments.
RN
Gila River Health Care
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervised patient care activities of assigned team members, delegated activities appropriate to knowledge, skill and competency; provided timely feedback and review of care delivery to ensure maintenance of patient safety, infection control procedures and therapeutic environment. Supported the care of the patient as directed, including but not limited to all tasks within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse within the State of Arizona. Provided population appropriate nursing care to the episodic, urgent, emergent, acute and/or chronically ill in a clinic setting in accordance with GRHC mission, vision and values in a timely and compassionate manner. Accurately and reliably interpret data for determining health status and initiate appropriate action in emergency situations. Assess family dynamics for well-being of patient by recognizing their limitations and strengths through completion of thorough and effective interviews.
RN
Maravilla Care Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Utilized the nursing process to assist with resident care plans, implemented interventions, and evaluated outcomes related to nursing care. Initiated and lead team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans; assessed and documented resident’s conditions and nursing needs; assigned team members who have the capabilities and qualifications to meet resident’s needs. Implemented physician’s orders; administered medications, IV therapy, performed treatments, procedures and special tests and documented treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations. Ensured supplies are used economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner. Coordinated the nursing care of residents scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
RN
Banner Health Casa Grande Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assessments every 4 hours with documentation, admissions from emergency department, Cardizem drips, treatment and caring for MI patients, NSTEMI, Heparin drips, IV therapy, blood transfusions, COPD exacerbations, S/P caths, collaborating with specialty doctors, hospitalists, pulmonologists, cardiology, oncology, reporting critical labs and following thru with orders, monitoring rhythms and reporting any changes to hospitalists or specialty doctors.
RN
Amber Creek Inn
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Medication administration, monitoring and documenting changes of medications, side effects and collaboration with families and doctors. Charge Nurse of building at night, caregivers, and residents, reported all incidents to proper authorities and followed thru with all orders. Assisted with ADL’s, feeding disabled patients, wound care, and g-tube feedings and care.
RN
Sebos Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Antibiotic Therapy, documentation of changes and new medication effects, and dementia care in Behavioral health unit. S/P Ortho, Tracheostomy residents, collaborated with doctors, nurse managers and POA’s.
RN
Hope Home Health Care
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted in coordinating the providing nursing services, home health aides and therapy. Identified the needs of discharge plans according to the care plan development and implemented the required changes before the discharge of the patient. Provided complete history of previous and current illness and completed physical assessment. Collaborating with all doctors, family, and staff.
RN
VNA National Home Health Care
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided home health aides, and or therapy as needed. Provide case management for clients by developing care plans, consulting with other health care providers, doctors, management, staff as well as family or POA
RN
Lexington Health Network
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Antibiotic therapy, Central Lines, PICC, and routine IV care. Provided wound care and treatments. S/P Orthopedic, CVA’s, MVA’s, colon resections, Knee Replacements, etc. Collaborated with Nurse Practitioners, Doctors, staff management and family members
RN
ManorCare Health Services
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Antibiotic Therapy, Central lines, PICC, and IV care. Trach care patients, S/P Orthopedics, collaborating with family and doctor
RN
Franciscan Physician Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Pre/post-surgical (Knee, gallbladder, colon resections, thyroidectomies, angios), lumbar fusions, IV Therapy and blood transfusions
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, Illinois05.2002
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Purdue Calumet University
Hammond, Indiana08.1992
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Indiana University Northwest
Gary, Indiana01.1985
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Marian College
Indianapolis, Indiana08.1984
Skills
- Telemetry
- Pre/post-operative PACU
- Medical – Surgical
- Geriatric care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Outpatient service line Clinic RN
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- BLS
- RN license
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
04.2022 - Current
RN PRN
Friendship Village Tempe
06.2021 - Current
RN
Desert Cove
01.2019 - 01.2021
RN
Gila River Health Care
01.2017 - 01.2019
RN
Maravilla Care Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
RN
Banner Health Casa Grande Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
RN
Amber Creek Inn
01.2015 - 01.2016
RN
Sebos Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
RN
Hope Home Health Care
01.2012 - 01.2014
RN
VNA National Home Health Care
01.2010 - 01.2012
RN
Lexington Health Network
01.2010 - 01.2012
RN
Franciscan Physician Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
RN
ManorCare Health Services
01.2007 - 01.2010
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Purdue Calumet University
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Indiana University Northwest
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Marian College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
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