ASHLEY LIZETTE VASQUEZ
Alton
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse committed to delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing the overall healthcare experience. Proven clinical skills and a compassionate approach ensure effective patient support and collaboration with healthcare providers. Seeking to contribute expertise in a dynamic nursing environment that prioritizes patient well-being and fosters professional growth. Eager to leverage knowledge and experience to make a meaningful impact in the nursing field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery RN
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Edinburg, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care as a circulating RN in a fast-paced pediatric operating room environment.
- Coordinate pediatric surgical procedures by ensuring accurate patient identification, surgical site verification, sterile technique, and adherence to patient safety protocols.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, scrub techs, and multidisciplinary OR staff to support safe and efficient surgical outcomes for pediatric patients.
- Manage intraoperative documentation, specimen handling, surgical counts, and equipment readiness in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
- Deliver age-appropriate care and advocate for pediatric patients and families throughout the perioperative experience.
- Anticipate surgical team needs during procedures and respond effectively to emergent situations in the operating room.
- Perform preoperative assessments and facilitate detailed postoperative handoff communication to PACU staff.
- Assist with operating room setup, turnover, and maintenance of a sterile surgical environment to promote efficiency and infection prevention.
Registered Nurse
STHS McAllen GI Lab
McAllen, TX
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Pre-OP:
- Conduct comprehensive pre-procedural assessments for patients, ensuring accurate preparation for procedures.
- Provide patient education, address concerns, and informed consent.
- Demonstrate expertise in IV therapy, and vital sign monitoring.
- Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Circulator:
- Provide high quality patient care during procedures, prioritizing safety and comfort.
- Provided moderate sedation to patients undergoing procedures, managing sedation medications, vital signs, and maintain patient airways.
- Maintain a well-stocked room with necessary supplies and equipment needed for procedures.
- Post-OP:
- Conduct thorough assessments, manage pain, and ensure stable vital signs.
- Coordinate discharge planning, patient/family education, and facilitate a smooth discharge.
LVN Anesthesia Nurse
DHR CVOR
Edinburg, TX
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked directly with the registered nurse to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to all surgical patients.
- Assist the anesthesiologist in preparing and applicating equipment and supplies required for administration of anesthesia.
LVN
Traya Staffing Vaccination Clinic
Donna, TX
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Obtained informed consent and assisted in setting up individual sites.
- Performed administration of Covid-19 Vaccines on adults and children.
- Performed Covid PCR Test on patients.
LVN
Amara Hospice
Edinburg, TX
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained comfort and quality of life.
- Monitored patient vitals, nutrition, medications administration and disease progression.
- Alerted physicians about changes in patients' condition.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
LVN
DHR Health Behavioral Hospital
Edinburg, TX
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Daily medication administration
- Constant monitoring of psychotropic drug effects
- Perform skin assessments upon admission
- Prepare discharge paperwork
- Evaluate daily mental health of patients
Education
ADN -
Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX04.2024
Vocational Nursing - undefined
Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX02.2019
Medical Assisting - undefined
South Texas Vo Tech
McAllen, TX09.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Palmview High School
Mission, TX06.2014
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Medication administration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving and decision making
- IV Insertion and management
- Specimen Collection and processing
- Attention to detail
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certified
Timeline
Surgery RN
Driscoll Children's Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
STHS McAllen GI Lab
07.2024 - 12.2024
LVN Anesthesia Nurse
DHR CVOR
02.2022 - 06.2023
LVN
Traya Staffing Vaccination Clinic
01.2022 - 02.2022
LVN
Amara Hospice
11.2021 - 01.2022
LVN
DHR Health Behavioral Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2021
Vocational Nursing - undefined
Rio Grande Valley College
Medical Assisting - undefined
South Texas Vo Tech
High School Diploma - undefined
Palmview High School
ADN -
Rio Grande Valley College