Andrea Magaña
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and acute care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Seton Hays Hospital
Kyle
06.2021 - Current
- Worked as a registered nurse in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Assisted with heart alerts, stroke alerts, traumas
- Lead triage nurse and Patient Flow Coordinator (PFC)
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Epic Travel Staffing
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked as a travel registered nurse in a high volume / fast paced environment
- Assisted with heart alerts, stroke alerts, traumas
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
Registered Nurse, Adult Emergency Department
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked as a registered nurse in a high volume / fast paced environment
- Assisted with heart alerts, brain attacks, traumas
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Medical Unit
UPMC
Lititz
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Organized care for 4 to 6 patients per shift
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained patient care for Pre / Post Heart catheterization care and pacer placement
- Performed sterile procedures, such as, wound care, medi-port care, and foley catheter placements
- Performed charge nurse duties on the unit, such as patient assignment, addressing family/patient concerns, and advocating for staffing with the supervisor.
Education
Nursing Associate & Science Degree -
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PABachelor of Science in Nursing Degree -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Patient Assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Effective Communication
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Safety Protocols
- Patient Advocacy
- Problem-solving abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- IV drug therapy management
- Lab draws
- PIV insertions
- Heart alerts
- Stroke alerts
- Traumas
- Triage nurse
- Patient Flow Coordinator (PFC)
- Proficient in Cerner charting
- Proficient in Epic charting
Certification
- Registered Nurse, OR, 10006868, Single State, 05/01/26
- Registered Nurse, TX, 1030036, Compact, 05/31/26
- Registered Nurse, PA, RN716041, Single State, 04/30/26
- Registered Nurse, CA, 95365785, Single State, 06/30/25
- BLS, 03/01/25
- ACLS, 03/01/25
- PALS, 01/01/25
- TNCC, 06/01/28
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Epic Travel Staffing
02.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Seton Hays Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Adult Emergency Department
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
04.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Medical Unit
UPMC
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Registered Nurse, OR, 10006868, Single State, 05/01/26
- Registered Nurse, TX, 1030036, Compact, 05/31/26
- Registered Nurse, PA, RN716041, Single State, 04/30/26
- Registered Nurse, CA, 95365785, Single State, 06/30/25
- BLS, 03/01/25
- ACLS, 03/01/25
- PALS, 01/01/25
- TNCC, 06/01/28
Nursing Associate & Science Degree -
Harrisburg Area Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree -
Drexel University
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