Frances Oquendo, RN, BSN Resume

 

Twenty years of experience in health care in various environments. Maintained strong reputation for
achieving high levels of patient and staff satisfaction. Established in patient support including
assessment, counseling, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, and administration of treatment procedures. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality as well as quality assurance and compliance with standards. Team player respected and well-liked by patients, colleagues, and employers.

 

E-mail
NurseOquendo@msn.com
Phone Number
352-454-7890

Education

Bachelor of Science @ Old Dominion University
Sep 2012 — Aug 2013

4.0/4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Associate of Science @ Elizabethtown Community & Technical College
Sep 2010 — May 2012

3.6/4.0 GPA
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA

Bachelor of Science @ University of Maryland University College
Sep 2004 — Jun 2006

3.8/4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science: Psychology
Adelphi, Maryland, USA

Experience

ECTC Registered Nursing Student @ Various Health Centers
Sep 2010 — May 2012

Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Provided nursing care in inpatient and outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process in medical/surgical units, orthopedics, community health, labor and delivery, pediatrics, mental health, and women’s health. Experience providing care at local and regional hospitals, private medical practices, health departments, mental health treatment facilities,and long-term care facilities. Asset to health care team with positive attitude and hunger for knowledge and experience. Recruited by several clinical agencies, patients and family members upon graduation. Voted nurse fellow students would most like to work with and receive care from.

Quality Assurance and Infection Control Nurse @ Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab Center
Aug 2007 — Dec 2007

Fayetteville, North Carolina
Supervised orientation, training, and immunizations for over 25 other practitioners and employees and 86 residents and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Maintained quality care systems and standards creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Actively participated in Quality Assurance Program. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided necessary health education training for staff. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s.Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Partnered with team of nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Often commended for maintaining the safety,respect and dignity of residents. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in the facility. Maintained patient charts and confidential employee files.

Pediatric & Adolescent Triage and Treatment Office Nurse @ Rekha & Gopal Panvelkar, MDs
Jun 2002 — Dec 2003

Columbus, Georgia
Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and supportive services on a primary health care team.Recorded patients’ medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Sound,ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Took vital signs of newborns and children while assisting in office treatments. Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for pediatric patients. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Tested hemoglobin and administered injections. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Rehired after positive experience from June 1999 through December 2000.

Combat Medical Specialist and Administrative Specialist @ U. S. Army
Aug 1993 — Apr 1996

Fort Campbell, Kentucky
Recorded patients’ medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Disciplined, energetic soldier who quickly established rapport with patients and colleagues. Managed team of medical support personnel. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Headed orientation process for new soldiers and medics. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Evaluated patient care needs,prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients’ temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts. Assisted with diagnostic testing and treatment for soldiers and military dependents.

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