Adriana Zavala
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Obtain a position as a full time Registered Nurse at the Health By Design Clinic
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Couplet Care Registered Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive, evidence-based patient care to postpartum mothers and newborns; providing excellent family based holistic care lead by faith and the Baptist mission statement. North Central Baptist is widely known for taking on complex and higher acuity OBGYN cases, as we are a Level IV maternal designation facility.
- Often staffed as main charge nurse for the unit; directing various team based responsibilities, demonstrating strong leadership, encouraging excellent team work, delegation responsibilities, managed patient staffing, and served as a highly reliable resource for direction amongst team members.
- Trained to float to various units: such as NICU, Newborn Transition, Pediatrics, and Adult Surgical Oncology.
Couplet Care Registered Nurse (Graduate Nurse Program)
Advent Health Central Texas
Killeen, TX
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Assessed, planned, and implemented evidence-based holistic patient care to postpartum mothers and their newborn infants. Periodically cared for antepartum and gynecological surgical patients as needed. Frequently took on duties as Charge Nurse, tasked on labor and delivery, and obtained experience independently transitioning newborns in deliveries.
Student Nurse Technician
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
Temple, TX
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Operated as a Nurse’s Assistant in various areas of Veteran’s health care; working all areas of the facility including hospice, medical surgical, and intensive care.
Nursery Worker
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Copperas Cove, TX
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Attended to various children’s (age 0 months- 12 years) needs by working in the nursery during church services; assisted in Sunday school.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX05.2018
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX01.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Robert M. Shoemaker High School
Killeen, TX06.2013
Skills
- Sharp clinical judgement skills
- Strong patient advocate; able to timely collaborate with different medical staffs and resources to provide exceptional care
- A terrific role model for nursing staff as charge nurse
- Enjoys precepting new staff and nursing students, placing importance of making them feel comfortable and part of the team
- Believes in a fun, energetic, yet professional work environment
- Very efficient in using Cerner and CPN charting systems, quick and eager to learn
- Individually designs nursing plans of care for each family, based on current needs and a safe plan for discharge to set them up for success
- Provides education to patients and their family members that's engaging, amusing, and informative
Affiliations
Basic Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation
Certification
- Licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing - Certified through January 2027
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - Certified through May 2026
- Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) - Certified through October 2026
Timeline
Couplet Care Registered Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Couplet Care Registered Nurse (Graduate Nurse Program)
Advent Health Central Texas
07.2018 - 08.2020
Student Nurse Technician
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
05.2017 - 05.2018
Nursery Worker
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
06.2013 - 11.2014
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
High School Diploma - undefined
Robert M. Shoemaker High School
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Temple College