Adriana Apolinar
Fort Worth
Summary
A dynamic team player and compassionate registered nurse aiming to provide high-quality care. Ability to quickly adapt to new environments, eager to further develop professional skills, demonstrates strong teamwork, and always bringing a positive attitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Educate patients and families on medications, infection prevention, pain management, and the use of additional assistive devices.
- Administer blood products, monitor patient’s vital signs before and after blood administration, and assess patients for adverse reactions.
- Assess and plan the care of the patient, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, and advocate for patients.
- Collaborate with health care providers to plan patient care, communicate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes, and delegate tasks accordingly.
- Monitor and communicate abnormalities found on Jackson-Pratt drains, colostomy/ileostomy bags, foley catheters, and Penrose drains.
- Insert and remove foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, non-tunneled central lines, Jackson-Pratt drains, and peripheral IV.
- Document patient assessments, medical history, medications administered, nursing interventions, and discharge instructions.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
Registered Dental Assistant
Weatherford Pediatric Dental Associates
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed front desk duties, including handling phone calls, scheduling appointments, and calling patients post procedure to follow up.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2022
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX12-2019
Skills
- Basic life support (BLS) certification
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Bilingual (english/spanish)
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Weatherford Pediatric Dental Associates
12.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
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