Maira Rodriguez
Dyer
Summary
Ambitious nursing professional pursing to gain knowledge in a critical care setting. Detail-oriented and skilled at working in a fast paced environment while executing multiple tasks carefully and thoroughly and prioritizing patient needs. Known for providing compassionate emotional support to patient and families. Possessing strong communication skills with the proven ability to collaborate effectively with the care team and keen on providing a team-based approach to patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Joseph
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided direct patient care in a 30 bed Med/Surg Unit with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:5-6
- Provided nursing care to numerous patients undergoing various different surgeries/procedures from minimally invasive to open surgery including: Gynecological surgery, General surgery, Orthopedic and Spine surgery, Plastic/Reconstructive surgery, Bariatric surgery, Urologic surgery, and Vascular surgery
- Assessed and safely managed patients pain by administering appropriate medications via oral, IV, or intramuscular injection and monitored response
- Evaluated, implemented, and documented nursing care needs of patients; sharing with physicians any important findings or changes in stability or acuity
- Responded to Rapid Responses in patients whose condition was deteriorating quickly and calmly assessed the situation alongside colleagues, while acting promptly on doctors orders
- Effectively communicated and educated patients and families throughout hospitalization on treatment plan and discharge care and instructions
Charge Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Mentored and supervised a team of 5-6 Nurses in a 30 bed Med-Surg Unit, providing a supportive and professional work environment
- Participated as an active member of the facilities Nursing Care Committee, voicing nursing staff concerns and seeking out solutions and aiding in developing new protocols
- Maintained up to date with new facility policies and procedures
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with departments
- Lead daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments and any hospital news
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ressurection University
Chicago, IL04.2021
Skills
- Spanish: advanced proficiency level
- Airway Management
- EHR Systems EPIC
- Vitals and cardiac monitoring
- Intravenous access and management
- Surgical site monitoring and documentation
- Foley insertion, monitoring, and removal
- Patient safety
- Discharge and transfer education
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Companionate care
Licensure
Registered Professional Nurse, Illinois Board of Registered Nurses, expires: 05/31/2026
Registered Professional Nurse, Indiana Board of Registered Nurses, expires: 10/31/2025
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, expires: 1/31/2026
Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, expires: 5/31/2026
Previous Work Experiance
Community Hospital - Medical Scribe - Emergency Department
Munster, IN 06/2018 – 02/2019
- Performed medical documentation in the EHR (EPIC)
- Worked side by side a Physician to complete and submit medical records
- Adapted strong organization, multitasking, and time management skills
- Handled high-pressure situations
Timeline
Charge Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2024
Register Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Joseph
04.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ressurection University
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