Adriana Garza
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU/Pre-Op/Circulating OR Nurse
Brownsville Surgery Center
Brownsville
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared daily surgical consents & assessments on patients registered for outpatient elective surgical cases for pediatrics to geriatric patients.
- Coordinated with other departments as needed as well as PCP's for history and physical documents and other clearance documents required for surgery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians/ anesthesiologists and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary during Pre-OP/Intra-Op/ PACU phase while under general anesthesia.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention for pediatrics/geriatric patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and discharge planning when discharge criteria met.
Case Manager/Medicaid Service Coordinator
RGMP HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Brownsville, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Completed MNLOC assessments & annual reassessments for members, by providing Medicaid services according to their needs and qualifications on a yearly basis upon approval by HHSC to elderly and adults over 22 years of age with complex care cases
- Worked with the STAR Plus waiver program and managed financial services and authorizations to preferred agencies such as PAS, PS, Respite and other waiver items identified and need for long term services to be provided at home
- Assessed for gaps in between member's services and completed daily tasks assigned by other departments
- Coordinated care with other departments (Medicare) to get member's medical needs and medical equipment approved by waiver program.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Registered Nurse- Day Surgery Department
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Brownsville
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Prepared daily surgical consents and assessments on patients registered for outpatient elective surgical cases from pediatric/geriatric pts.
- Coordinated care with other departments as needed as well as PCP's for history and physical documents & other clearance documents required for surgery,.
- Provided post-op care and discharge teaching to patients after PACU phase under general anesthesia/moderate sedation for a safe discharge status post-surgery upon criteria met.
- Performed IV therapy antibiotic infusions /blood transfusions on patients requiring extensive care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention for pediatric/geriatric patients.
Registered Nurse- Care Manager II
Superior Health Plan Inc/ Centene
Brownsville, TX
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Completed MNLOC assessments and annual reassessments for members, by providing Medicaid services according to their needs and qualifications on a yearly basis upon approval by HHSC to elderly and adults over 22 years of age with complex care cases
- Worked with a STAR Plus waiver program and managed financial services and authorizations to preferred agencies such as PAS, PS, Respite and other waiver items identified and need for long term services to be provided at home and remain in the community
- Identified gaps in care for at-risk populations, leading to the development of targeted interventions to improve health outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective coordination of care, communication with patients, and proactive followup.
- Coordinated services with other agencies ( Medicare), community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients by waiver program.
Registered Nurse- Supervising Nurse/Home Health Field Nurse
Med Team Home Health
Brownsville, TX
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Patient referrals were overseen for eligible candidates for home health admissions, according to Medicare guidelines.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention, wound care tx, wound care vac treatments completed.
- Coordinated with required disciplines to provide care & follow plan of care according with MD orders.
- Established discharge planning with physicians, family, and patients.
- Consulted & coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the provision and coordination of all home care services in accordance with Agency protocols and established standards of home health and nursing practice.
Registered Nurse- Operating Room/Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Brownsville, TX
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Assisted with preparation of surgeries with elective scheduled cases as well as trauma emergency surgeries with on call rotation from infants to geriatrics.
- Experience with pediatrics and geriatrics in ophthalmology, neurology, podiatry, bariatric, gastroenterology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, and other general cases.
- Making sure all proper equipment, supplies, medications, and consents and paperwork are acquired for patient's safety prior to surgery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Maintained an organized and efficient work environment within the operating room by effectively managing supplies, equipment inventory, and sterilization processes.
- Optimized patient care during surgery by skillfully assisting in various operative procedures and handling surgical instruments proficiently.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
LVN
All About Kids Home Health
Harlingen, TX
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Performed private duty nursing with neonates, infants, and children age up to 18 years old with terminal ill and chronically ill bed bound patient's requiring mechanical ventilation support
- Provided tracheostomy care and suctioning as needed as well as changing tracheostomy as ordered
- Used SIMV mode for mechanical ventilation and changed ventilation equipment as needed
- Administered oxygenation supplementation as well as nebulizer treatments with CPT as needed
- Administered medications via PO, PR, GT, and trach
- Gave GT feedings as ordered.
LVN
Para Ninos Del Valle
Brownsville, TX
09.2011 - 03.2014
- Performed private duty nursing with neonates, infants, and children age up to 18 years old with terminal ill and chronically ill bed bound patient's requiring mechanical ventilation support
- Provided tracheostomy care and suctioning as needed as well as changing tracheostomy as ordered
- Used SIMV mode for mechanical ventilation and changed ventilation equipment as needed
- Administered oxygenation supplementation as well as nebulizer treatments with CPT as needed
- Administered medications via PO, PR, GT, and trach.
LVN
Alta Vista Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Brownsville, TX
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Performed skilled nursing for stable & high acuity geriatric patients in a nursing home
- Followed MD orders and reported change in status as needed & transferred patient out when emergent situations
- Administered medications via gt, po, iv, sq, im, pr, trach, and other routes as ordered
- Nebulizer and oxygen therapy given when needed.
Education
ADN Nursing - Registered Nurse
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX01.2014
Associates of General Arts -
University of Texas at Brownsville
Brownsville, TX01.2010
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville, TX01.2010
Skills
- Bilingual - Spanish (10 years)
- Fast learner (10 years)
- Microsoft Word (10 years)
- Excel (10 years)
- PowerPoint (10 years)
- Typing (10 years)
- LVN Nursing experience from 2010-2014 upon request
- Care Plan Development
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care
- Team Coordination
- Diabetes management
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Case Management
- Long-Term Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Home Health Care
Certification
- BLS/CPR, 05/29/24, 05/31/26
- ACLS/PALS certified, 06/01/24, 06/01/26
- Registered Nurse (RN), 06/01/24, 06/01/26, 868120
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, 06/01/24, 06/01/26, 232981
- RUG Certification (MNLOC assessments)
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer - TEXAS COMPACT LICENSE
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU/Pre-Op/Circulating OR Nurse
Brownsville Surgery Center
09.2023 - Current
Case Manager/Medicaid Service Coordinator
RGMP HEALTHCARE SERVICES
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Day Surgery Department
Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse- Care Manager II
Superior Health Plan Inc/ Centene
04.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse- Supervising Nurse/Home Health Field Nurse
Med Team Home Health
10.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse- Operating Room/Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.2014 - 10.2016
LVN
All About Kids Home Health
03.2012 - 05.2014
LVN
Para Ninos Del Valle
09.2011 - 03.2014
LVN
Alta Vista Healthcare and Rehabilitation
01.2011 - 09.2011
ADN Nursing - Registered Nurse
Texas Southmost College
Associates of General Arts -
University of Texas at Brownsville
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
University of Texas At Brownsville