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Alyssa Puente

Harlingen Medical Center
Brownsville,TX
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in critical and post-anesthesia care. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe and effective patient recovery.

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

1 Year 7 Months
Harlingen Medical Center | 03.2025 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical procedures.
  • Perform focused airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and pain assessments.
  • Recognize and respond to postoperative complications and changes in patient condition.
  • Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe patient recovery.

Private Duty Pediatric Nurse

7 Months
Little Warriors Home Health | 08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Provide individualized one-on-one nursing care to pediatric patients in the home setting according to physician orders and care plans.
  • Safely administer medications, enteral feedings, treatments, and prescribed therapies.
  • Provide tracheostomy, ventilator, oxygen, suctioning, and other respiratory care based on patient needs.
  • Communicate changes in patient condition with physicians, case managers, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.

Postpartum Licensed Vocational Nurse

1 Year 4 Months
Harlingen Medical Center | 01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provide comprehensive postpartum care to mothers and newborns following vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
  • Administer medications, manage pain, provide patient education, and support breastfeeding and newborn care.
  • Prepare patients and families for discharge through education regarding postpartum recovery, newborn care, medications, and warning signs.

Anesthesia Technician Nurse

7 Months
Valley Regional Medical Center | 04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Prepare and maintain anesthesia machines, workstations, supplies, airway equipment, suction, and oxygen systems for surgical procedures.
  • Set up anesthesia machines, breathing circuits, suction equipment, oxygen delivery systems, and airway management supplies.
  • Assist with airway equipment, including endotracheal tubes, laryngoscopes, and supraglottic airways.
  • Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, and prioritization in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Intensive Care Unit Nurse

6 Months
Valley Regional Medical Center | 10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients with complex and rapidly changing conditions, utilizing advanced assessment and clinical judgment.
  • Monitor and interpret vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, laboratory results, and hemodynamic status to identify changes and initiate timely interventions.
  • Manage mechanical ventilation, invasive lines, drains, and other critical-care equipment while maintaining patient safety and infection-prevention standards.
  • Safely administer and titrate high-alert medications.
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans, respond to emergencies, and promote patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN

Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | 12.2025

G.P.A 4.0

Associate of Science - Professional Nursing

Baptist School of Health Professions | San Antonio, TX | 12.2024

Vocational Nursing

Texas State Technical College | Harlingen, TX | 12.2020

Skills

Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
Comprehensive Patient Assessment
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Medication Administration
Patient Advocacy
Time Management & Multitasking

Certification

BLS

ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Harlingen Medical Center
03.2025 - CurrentRead More

Private Duty Pediatric Nurse

Little Warriors Home Health
08.2024 - 03.2025Read More

Postpartum Licensed Vocational Nurse

Harlingen Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2024Read More

Anesthesia Technician Nurse

Valley Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 11.2022Read More

Intensive Care Unit Nurse

Valley Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022Read More

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science from RN To BSN
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Baptist School of Health Professions

Associate of Science from Professional Nursing
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Texas State Technical College

Vocational Nursing
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Alyssa Puente