Anna Marie Cruz
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with expertise in multidisciplinary collaboration and health education. Delivers health screenings, immunizations, and routine care while driving wellness initiatives for students and staff. Manages medical emergencies, conducts assessments, and ensures safe medication administration. Collaborates effectively with educational staff, parents, and healthcare providers to enhance student health and wellness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Northside Independent School District
San Antonio
07.2017 - Current
- Administered first aid and medication to students in a timely manner.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify and address student health needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments for students regularly.
- Educated staff and students on health topics and wellness initiatives.
- Maintained accurate health records and documentation for student care.
- Coordinated with parents regarding student health issues and emergencies.
- Contacted parents to discuss student health concerns and updates. or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a healthy school environment.
- Provided support during school events, ensuring student well-being throughout activities.
Home Health Nurse
National Nursing And Rehab
San Antonio
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided high-quality patient care in home settings across diverse populations.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed plans.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and self-care strategies.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems.
Floor Nurse
Methodist Medical Center
San Antonio
05.2007 - 05.2017
- Administered medications and treatments based on healthcare provider instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team immediately.
- Assisted with daily living activities to support patient comfort and well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and patient care procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control practices consistently.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Instructed individuals on how to properly use medical devices such as oxygen tanks or catheters.
- Monitored patient safety by maintaining a safe environment for all staff members, visitors and patients.
- Performed patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, height and weight measurements, and documentation of findings.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assessed pain levels using appropriate scales such as visual analog scale or numerical rating scale.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient status or treatment plans.
- Assisted patients in ambulating and transferring to beds, wheelchairs, examination tables, and other areas of the hospital.
- Reported any unusual incidents involving patients or staff members immediately to supervisor.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to family members during times of distress.
- Demonstrated knowledge of emergency procedures such as code blue response protocol.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio12-2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Health education
- Electronic health record
- Crisis intervention
- Health policy adherence
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Effective communication
- Team leadership (Back-up charge nurse)
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Documentation management
- Deadline management
- School health management
- Student health assessments
- Patient discharge
- Nursing mentorship
- HIPAA training
- Nursing plan development
Certification
- Registered Nurse License-Issued 03/20/2007 Expires 07/31/2028
- BLS (American Heart Association) Expires 08/2026
Timeline
School Nurse
Northside Independent School District
07.2017 - Current
Home Health Nurse
National Nursing And Rehab
05.2017 - 08.2017
Floor Nurse
Methodist Medical Center
05.2007 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College