Monique Machado
Santa Barbara
Summary
Achieved quality patient care through effective team-based lifestyle medicine strategies. Bridged gaps between community resources and patient needs to enhance healthcare access. Established trusted relationships that resulted in improved health outcomes for community members.
Achieved improved patient outcomes through the application of evidence-based nursing practices and critical thinking in a multidisciplinary team setting. Cultivated a leadership approach that emphasizes compassionate care and health advocacy. Committed to ongoing professional development by staying informed on evolving healthcare trends and modalities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Sansum Sutter Health
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Analyzed patient needs and crafted individualized care plans to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Coordinated efforts with various healthcare professionals to streamline processes and elevate patient outcomes.
- Integrated evidence-based strategies to improve accuracy in diagnostics and efficacy in treatment outcomes.
- Developed and implemented educational programs to enhance patient understanding of health management and chronic disease prevention.
- Maintained detailed patient records and ensured regulatory compliance to uphold standards of care continuity.
- Guided patients in understanding disease management practices, fostering proactive health control and improved quality of life.
- Streamlined care transitions by implementing thorough documentation practices and establishing robust communication pathways between healthcare providers.
- Nurtured patient relationships, fostering trust and encouraging open dialogue on health-related matters.
- Administered culturally sensitive healthcare services tailored to diverse patient backgrounds and specific health requirements.
- Achieved improved patient wellness through effective medication management and order execution. Enhanced procedural efficiency and responsiveness to acute condition changes, resulting in better patient care outcomes.
Emergency Department Charge Nurse/Housing Supervisor
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Lompoc, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Consistently delivers the best patient care as a team member, demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors, and employees.
- Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
- Ability to make quick and accurate assessments about incoming patients, including both physical and mental health conditions.
- Identifies the medical problems and documenting medical history. Checking for any allergies and current medications.
- Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses, conditions, and physician orders.
- Consults and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Reviews and interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assists in development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and professional practice in collaboration with members of the health care team.
- Manages the care of patients experiencing life-threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions.
Critical Care RN
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Lompoc, CA
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Efficiently provides total patient care, able to perform full assessments and interventions to patients with a variety of complex medical needs including cardiac, pulmonary, neurology, renal, and oncology.
- Assumes direct care for surgical and medical critical patients involving ventilators, tracheostomies, central lines, EKG monitoring, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG-tubes, chest tubes, and post-op care.
- Responsible for administration of medications via various routes, and titration of critical drips such as antihypertensive agents, anti-arrhythmic, vasopressors, sedatives (propofol, fentanyl, precedex), diuretics, benzodiazepines, epidural/PCA infusions, heparin, and insulin drips according to facility procedures and policies.
- Assists physician and respiratory therapist in bedside emergent intubation and cardioversion. Collaborated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in a critical care environment to ensure best patient outcomes.
- Educates patients and families about medications, treatment procedures, and discharge processes. Supports other nursing units by floating as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL05.2021
Skills
- Led teams in delivering successful outcomes by fostering a collaborative environment Cultivated a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement among team members Utilized analytical skills to drive informed decision-making and enhance project reliability
- Cultivated an open-minded and relaxed atmosphere to effectively address the needs of others without compromising personal balance
- Led advanced nursing processes and diagnostic assessments to enhance patient care Championed therapeutic communication strategies to foster strong patient relationships Advocated for patient rights and needs within healthcare settings Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical outcomes Developed comprehensive education programs for patients and families Established long-term goals to align patient and provider objectives
- Oversaw development of data collection policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency Managed electronic charting systems to ensure compliance with coding standards Directed accurate documentation practices for ICD and CPT coding
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- DEA
- California Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Technology
- EPIC
- Cerner
- Sunrise Clinical Manager
- EClinical
- MediTech
- PC and Mac proficient
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Sansum Sutter Health
09.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Charge Nurse/Housing Supervisor
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
Critical Care RN
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
08.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University