Aaliyah Garza
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with experience on a medical-surgical unit seeking an Emergency Department position. Brings strong assessment skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in high-acuity, fast-paced environments to deliver safe, evidence-based patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit
DHR Health
10.2024 - Current
- Manage a six-patient assignment on a fast-paced unit, delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered care while prioritizing multiple acute and post-operative needs simultaneously.
- Perform rapid, comprehensive assessments; monitor vital signs and labs; and identify and escalate changes in patient condition.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders and protocols.
Student Nurse, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in rapid patient assessments, vital signs, EKGs, and triage support in a fast-paced Emergency Department under RN supervision.
- Provided 150+ hours of direct patient care including IV starts, blood draws, wound care, and monitoring of unstable patients.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff during trauma activations and emergent situations while maintaining patient safety and clear communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08.2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV insertion & management
- Prioritization of Healthcare Tasks
- Electronic Health Record Management
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate, patient-centered care
Organizations And Awards
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - Phi Iota Chapter
- Texas A&M School Of Nursing's Dean's Excellence Award
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Mental Health First Aid
- NIH Stroke Scale Training
- Stop the Bleed Training
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit
DHR Health
10.2024 - Current
Student Nurse, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University