ANGELICA JURADO
Registered Nurse
SAN ANTONIO,TX
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
1
1
License
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Methodist Children's Hospital
San Antonio, United States
05.2020 - Current
- Provided bedside care for patients in 24-bed Pediatric Surgical unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Experience with Meditech EMR.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Experienced with G-tube medication administration and routine care.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Participated as an Expert Trainer in the roll out of new Smart Pump Programming technology. Identified curriculum needs, provided Super User training and optimized teaching opportunities for over 300+ staff nurses.
- Participated in project of quality improvement for infection prevention by completing monthly audits.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Methodist Childrens Hospital
San Antonio, United States
12.2014 - 05.2020
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and printed cardiac monitoring strips every 4 hours.
- Interpreted strips and identified concerning arrhythmias on patient's EKG strip and reported back to nurse.
Patient Care Technician and Unit Clerk
Methodist Children’s Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
12.2014 - 05.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assembled charts, and prepared rooms for admissions.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franklin Park Sonterra Assisted Living
San Antonio, Texas
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alamo Heights Health & Rehab Center
San Antonio, Texas
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Assist residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, feeding, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX05.2020
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Coordination
- Pediatrics Medical/Surgical
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Charting and Documentation
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - 7/29/2021
- Pediatric Advance Life Support, American Heart Association - 8/27/2020
- Vision & Hearing Screening Certification - 2/20/2018
- Completion of Institute of Healthcare Improvement - Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Modules - 5/2020
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Methodist Children's Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Methodist Childrens Hospital
12.2014 - 05.2020
Patient Care Technician and Unit Clerk
Methodist Children’s Hospital
12.2014 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franklin Park Sonterra Assisted Living
08.2014 - 12.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alamo Heights Health & Rehab Center
06.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word
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