Sandra Elena Gurrola Silva
Durango
Summary
Dedicated Graduate Nurse with extensive experience at Hospital General Dr. Santiago Ramón Y Cajal, specializing in IV management and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration. Expert in sterilization and disinfection, committed to fostering a safe healing environment and improving care quality.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Nurse
Hospital General Dr. Santiago Ramón Y Cajal
07.1990 - Current
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Obtained information from patient interview and observation and documented vital signs, weights and heights to facilitate patient care activities.
- Performed basic procedures and care activities to treat patient physical ailments and emotional needs and fostered collaborative relationship to identify causes, symptoms or explanations resulting in proper diagnosis and appropriate treatments.
- Contributed to achievement of established department goals and objectives by adhering to policies, procedures and quality and safety standards.
- Instructed and counseled patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs to support plan of care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- I had working by 35 years, I love my job, I keep communication with director to improve Quality attention, I´m expert in Sterilization and Disinfection, prevent, control and infections.
Education
Ph.D. - PhD in Senior Management And Organization of Healt
Estudios De Posgrado De Excelencia
Puebla City, Puebla, Mexico08-2025
Skills
- Home health care
- IV management
- Patient examination
- Sterilization and Disinfection
- Prevent Control Infection
Timeline
Graduate Nurse
Hospital General Dr. Santiago Ramón Y Cajal
07.1990 - Current
Ph.D. - PhD in Senior Management And Organization of Healt
Estudios De Posgrado De Excelencia
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