Andrea Suarez
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Reliable and compassionate RN with history in direct patient care, assessment and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and effective customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Eye and Laser Center
Hurst, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Registered Nurse with experience in high volume Pre-Op, OR, PACU, and laser eye surgeries. Strong IV skills in Pre-Op along with patient assessment. Maintaining sterile technique and preparing surgical equipment for eye surgeries and ophthalmic procedures in the OR. Providing patient education in Post-Op eye care and assessing patients for post-anesthesia complications. Compliance in laser safety and EHR management.
Registered Nurse
JPS Health Network | Level I Trauma Center | Critical Care
Fort Worth, TX
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Completed a one year Nurse Residence Program in Adult Critical Care, managing multiple patients including complex cardiac, respiratory, renal, and post- ICU step-down cases. Delivered high-acuity care involved continuous telemetry monitoring and frequent reassessment. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized plans of care while providing education and emotional support to patients and families while navigating critical diagnosis in English and Spanish.
- Delivered compassionate, quality care to pregnant mothers experiencing hypokalemia due to hyperemesis gravidarum.
- Facilitated collaboration with L&D nurses to ensure timely fetal heart monitoring for post-trauma mothers.
Student Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted lactation consultants in providing education on breastfeeding and fostering mother-baby bonding during postpartum shadow shifts.
- Designed evidence-based presentation to educate new mothers on breastfeeding advantages.
Patient Care Technician
Medical City North Hills
North Richland Hills, TX
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted Registered Nurses with blood glucose checks, vital signs, patient safety, hygiene, and feedings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2024
Skills
- Neonatal resuscitation program (NRP)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Fluent in Spanish
- EPIC EMR
- Strong IV Skills
- Ventilator and Trach care
- PEG Tube management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License: Expires 2026-05
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Expires 2028-01
- Basic Life Support License (BLS): Expires 2027-11
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support License: Expires 2026-08
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Eye and Laser Center
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
JPS Health Network | Level I Trauma Center | Critical Care
06.2024 - 07.2025
Student Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
01.2024 - 04.2024
Patient Care Technician
Medical City North Hills
11.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington