Amanda Meza,RN
Portland,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with comprehensive experience in outpatient procedural care and a strong background in staff training, cross-training, and workflow coordination. Known for fostering teamwork, maintaining regulatory compliance, and promoting patient safety in high-volume clinical environments. Seeking a Nurse Manager position to support staff development, operational efficiency, and high quality patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- PACU/PRE-OP/OR-ENT, Dental, General Surgery, Ophthalmology
Saratoga Surgical Center
Corpus Christi
11.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing outpatient procedures.
- Perform detailed assessments including medical history, medication reconciliation, allergies, and baseline vital signs.
- Initiate IV access, administer ordered medications and ensure completion of required pre op and post op documentation.
- Educate and obtain consents from patients and families regarding procedure preparation, anesthesia expectations, and post operative care instructions.
- Monitor patients for airway patency, hemodynamic stability, pain control, and recovery form anesthesia.
- Assess and manage post op complications, including nausea, vomiting, respiratory depression, bleeding and pain.
- Administer medications antiemetics, IV fluids, and analgesics per physician/ anesthesia orders.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers and team to ensure sage and efficient patient flow.
- Obtain and properly label patient specimens according to facility protocols and call for lab pickups for lab processing.
- Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record.
- Train new and existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Registered Nurse - OR & PACU- Endoscopy
Surgicare of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Prepared and organized surgical suites to minimize delays and promote patient safety, ensuring all equipment and anesthesia supplies were fully stocked and ready.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-op assessments, including chart reviews, consent verification, and allergy identification, reducing risk of surgical errors.
- Partnered with surgeons, CRNAs, and surgical techs to uphold the highest standards of perioperative safety and efficiency.
- Assisted with biopsies and polypectomies during endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures, maintaining precision and sterile technique.
- Collaborated in cataract procedures by positioning patients, preparing sterile fields, and supporting ophthalmic surgeons in maintaining surgical accuracy and infection control.
- Documented surgical procedures, patient status, and specimen handling in compliance with hospital policies.
- Provided PACU care including patient education, post-op monitoring, and timely intervention for complications, supporting safe recovery and discharge.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided training for new employees and cross-trained existing staff to expand unit coverage, strengthen team competency and support efficient patient care.
Registered Nurse/ Patient Sitter – Cardiac & Telemetry
Christus Spohn Hospital Shoreline
Corpus Christi
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Monitored assigned patients closely, alerting staff to needs and assisting with basic care and feeding.
- De-escalated challenging situations using therapeutic communication techniques.
- Completed safety checklists for 1:1 observations and submitted clinical documentation to charge nurse.
- Monitored cardiac patients under telemetry protocols, analyzing trends to optimize patient care.
- Responded rapidly to cardiac emergencies, reducing code incidents and improving outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and post-surgical care.
Medical Assistant
Corpus Christi Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery
Corpus Christi
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Prepared patients for physician care and assisted with major and minor aseptic procedures.
- Scheduled follow-ups, coordinated referrals, and collaborated with nurses and physicians for high-quality care.
- Collected laboratory specimens, provided wound care, suture removals, and post-op education.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and supported accurate documentation of procedures.
Medical Assistant / Authorizations & Scheduler
South Texas Brain and Spine Center
Corpus Christi
06.2010 - 04.2019
- Documented vitals, concerns, and office notes into EMR.
- Obtained authorizations for referrals, scheduled appointments and surgeries.
- Coordinated imaging, prescriptions, and follow-up care.
- Verified insurance benefits for office visits, surgeries, and diagnostics.
Education
Associate in Applied Science in - RN
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXAssociate in Arts in - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Leadership
- Proficient in EHR
- Problem solving
- Workflow Efficiency
- Staff Support
- Patient Safety
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse | Texas Board of Nursing | License #1080894
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)| American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS)| American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)| American Heart Association
- SAMA Training | Christus Spohn Shoreline [Corpus Christi, TX
Timeline
Registered Nurse- PACU/PRE-OP/OR-ENT, Dental, General Surgery, Ophthalmology
Saratoga Surgical Center
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - OR & PACU- Endoscopy
Surgicare of Corpus Christi
06.2023 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse/ Patient Sitter – Cardiac & Telemetry
Christus Spohn Hospital Shoreline
06.2021 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant
Corpus Christi Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery
04.2019 - 10.2019
Medical Assistant / Authorizations & Scheduler
South Texas Brain and Spine Center
06.2010 - 04.2019
Associate in Arts in - Nursing
Del Mar College
Associate in Applied Science in - RN
Del Mar College