Alexander Padilla
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Ambitious nursing student seeking for a position in healthcare where I can apply my clinical experience and further my nursing education and skill set. Achieved recommended performance and +128 above national average on exit HESI examination. Dedicated to providing safe patient-centered care to diverse cultural groups and perform high-quality procedures and interventions. Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual with plans to pursue my BSN at UNTHSC.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Experience
Medical City Arlington
Arlington, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Effective communication during crisis management of patient care
- Develop emotional resilience and adaptability during complex and challenging cases
- Obtain blood samples from arterial line utilizing proper aseptic technique
- Initiate IV access and prime tubing to administer IV medication via pump
- Central line dressing change per sterile protocol
- Initiate and sustain effective therapeutic relationship with patients and reinforce education and treatment plan
Nurse Technician
Swift Care Urgent Care
Euless, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication skills while interacting with patients and their families in a therapeutic manner
- Assisted nurse practitioner in all aspects of patient care, baseline vital signs, collecting specimens, administering oral and intramuscular medication as ordered, and documenting patient information
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patient condition to inform nurse practitioner of any concerns or possible need for higher acuity care
Clinical Experience
Cook Children's
Fort Worth, TX
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided therapeutic age appropriate communication to patient
- Contributed to a safe environment by adhering to hospital policies, protocols and standards of practice
- Developed close relationships with patients' families by providing emotional support throughout their stay
- Facilitated family centered rounds which allowed parents to participate in decision making regarding their child's care plan
- Assisted with stabilizing newborn in respiratory distress post-delivery
Clinical Experience
Medical City Arlington
Arlington, TX
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated vital signs of neonatal patients
- Monitored fetal heart rate tracings to detect any signs of distress or abnormalities
- Educated families on proper nutrition, hygiene, safety measures and home care needs
- Provided emotional support to parents of critically ill neonates
Clinical Experience
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Safely administered medications: IM, SQ, IVPB, per tubing
- Assessed intake and output over the last 24 hours and evaluated negative and positive fluid balance
- Administered enteral feedings and assessed bowel sounds accordingly
- Demonstrated proper glucometer use and administered SQ insulin per sliding scale
- Incentive spirometer patient education & evaluation of patient performance
Clinical Experience
Texas Health Springwood Behavioral Health Hospital
Bedford, TX
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Perform comprehensive, pertinent diagnostic interviews
- Create and sustain effective therapeutic relationships with patients with set boundaries
- Develop group therapy leadership skills
- Develop knowledge of psychiatric/mental health adjunctive therapies
- Encouraged positive coping strategies among clients dealing with difficult emotions or life circumstances
Clinical Experience
Encompass Health
Fort Worth, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Answered patient call-lights to determine patient needs
- Assisted wound care nurse with wound cleansing and dressing change
- Monitored vital signs and comprehensive physical assessment
- Assisted with safe transferring of patient utilizing gait belt from bed to wheelchair
- Inserted foley catheter per sterile technique
Medical Scribe
Cardiology Partners
Mansfield, TX
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Documented detailed histories, physical exams, discussion of lab and imaging results, and plan of care utilizing NextGen EMR system
- Assisted medical provider during patient interviews regarding summary of last visit and updates on patient's pending results to continue plan of care of update accordingly
- Demonstrated strong time management skills while working on multiple tasks to facilitate an efficient and high-quality encounter with the patient care
Education
Associate - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX12.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biology, Psychology, & Health
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2014
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Quality Improvement Initiative
- Efficient Problem Resolution
- Computer Skills- Epic, Meditech, Pyxis MedStation
- Dependable Professionalism
Certification
Basic Life Support: CPR & AED, 01/2023
References
- Courtney Storts, OB Clinical Instructor- (214) 532-4348- courtney.storts.tcc.edu
- Kimberly Goodrich, Professor/ ICU RN Med-Surg/Skills Professor- kimberly.goodrich@tccd.edu
- Billy Catlett, Nurse Practitioner Supervising Nurse Practitioner, (918) 774-2671, bcatlett@myswiftcare.com
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Exito Juntos Member (since January 2023): participated in community service events
Timeline
Clinical Experience
Medical City Arlington
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Experience
Cook Children's
03.2024 - 05.2024
Nurse Technician
Swift Care Urgent Care
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Experience
Medical City Arlington
01.2024 - 03.2024
Clinical Experience
John Peter Smith Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Experience
Texas Health Springwood Behavioral Health Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
Clinical Experience
Encompass Health
01.2023 - 05.2023
Medical Scribe
Cardiology Partners
04.2020 - 12.2021
Associate - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biology, Psychology, & Health
University of North Texas