Eric Velez
RN
Albuquerque,New Mexico
Summary
Professional with strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and resource utilization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Lovelace Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Charge Registered Nurse
- Performed patient’s assessment incl. cardiovascular, urinary catheters, respiratory, and neurological
- Administered medication via IV/PO/SQ/IM
- Diabetic care and administration of insulin
- Assisted Providers with chronic care management
- Established IV access to take blood samples
- Precepted new staff members and travel nurses as well as Capstone students
RN
ST. Vincent Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored patients’ vital signs
- Performed patient’s assessment incl. cardiovascular, urinary catheters, respiratory, and neurologic
- Administered medication via IV/PO/SQ/IM
- Diabetic care and administration of insulin
- Assisting Providers with chronic care management
- Established IV access to take blood samples
- Administered and ordered medications for assigned patient load
- TNAA Staffing
RN
Banner Desert Medical Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Precepting new staff members and travel nurses
- Lead nurse on floor
- Learned new treatment protocols and administered as needed
- Established IV access to take blood samples
- Administered and ordered medications for assigned patient load
- TNAA Staffing
RN
Lovelace Medical Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Precepting new staff members and travel nurses
- Lead nurse on floor
- Learned new treatment protocols and administered as needed
- Established IV access to take blood samples
- Administered and ordered medications for assigned patient load
- LRS Staffing
RN
Carrollton Regional Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
- COVID Unit Med-Surg nurse
- Provided inpatient nursing care to patients receiving COVID treatments
- Learned new treatment protocols and administered as needed
- Trained new travel staff on decontamination and isolation techniques
- Established IV access to take blood samples
- Administered and ordered medications for assigned patient load
- Special OPS Staffing
RN
Ochsner Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Monitored patients’ vital signs
- Performed patient’s assessment incl. cardiovascular, urinary catheters, respiratory, and neurologic
- Administered medication via IV/PO/SQ/IM
- Diabetic care and administration of insulin
- Assisting Providers with chronic care management
- Established IV access to take blood samples
- Administered and ordered medications for assigned patient load
LPN
Coastal State Prison
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Emergency Room Triage nurse for 1,800 inmates
- Wound care for over 20 inmates
- Assessment and care of 1,800 inmates
- Diabetic care and administration of insulin to 60 inmates
- Assisting Providers with chronic care management
- Assisted Lab Technician with venipuncture for inmate care
- Administered and ordered medications for assigned patient load
Psych/Rehab LPN
Gateway Behavioral Health Services
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Optimizing patient care by working with Physicians, counselors, social services, and case workers
- Developed specialized treatment plans per patient needs
- Maintain milieu safety for staff and patients
- Analyze patient data and outcomes
- Administered medications for assigned patient load
LPN Clinic Manager
SUTTON PLACE DERMATOLOGY
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed front and back office
- Supervised medical assistants and office staff
- Responsible for training and scheduling of office personnel
- Performed laser hair removal and photodynamic therapy
- Responsible for all venipunctures and reconjugation of platelet rich plasma
- Proficient in blood draws, immunization administration, and suture removal
- Ordered medical supplies, lasers, and vaccines
LPN
BLUE MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Developed and implemented Chronic Care Management plans
- Monitored health and vitals of residents
- Assessed patient's nursing needs
- Administered medications for assigned patient load
- Distributed assignments to nursing aides
- Head charge nurse for overnight shift
- Communicated patient's condition to clinicians and family
Education
ASN -
Jersey College
Jacksonville, FL10.2019
LPN Certificate - undefined
Lincoln Technical Institute
Allentown, PA06.2014
Skills
Basic life support
Quality improvement
Community health
Discharge planning
Medication and IV administration
Patient management
Precepting
Medication distribution
Well visit procedures
Insurance plan expert
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Nursing staff leadership
Infection control measures
Patient education and counseling
Taking vitals
Direct patient care
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Medication administration
Licensed RN
Intravenous therapy
Data collection
Medical recordkeeping
Intake and discharge
Physical assessments
Collecting vitals
Care plan development
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
RN
Lovelace Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
RN
ST. Vincent Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022
RN
Banner Desert Medical Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
RN
Lovelace Medical Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
RN
Carrollton Regional Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
RN
Ochsner Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2021
LPN
Coastal State Prison
10.2019 - 01.2020
Psych/Rehab LPN
Gateway Behavioral Health Services
02.2019 - 05.2019
LPN Clinic Manager
SUTTON PLACE DERMATOLOGY
09.2015 - 05.2017
LPN
BLUE MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
02.2015 - 08.2015
LPN Certificate - undefined
Lincoln Technical Institute
ASN -
Jersey College