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Carissa Sanchez

Killeen,TX

Summary

Compassionate RN specializing in Medical-Surgical/Telementry nursing with a knack for managing high patient volumes and prioritizing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in wound care, post-operative patient monitoring, and infection control. Excel at communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care and seamless collaboration with healthcare teams. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Medical-Surgical

Northeast Baptsit
San Antonio, TX
07.2025 - Current
  • Performed physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and other procedures to assist physicians during treatment of illness or injury.
  • Developed individualized patient-care plans based on physician instructions and nursing assessment of patient needs.
  • Educated patients about their condition and the importance of following a treatment plan.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions and modified as needed according to evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

LVN Telemetry Nurse

Northeast Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
02.2024 - 07.2025
  • Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry units for abnormal changes in heart rhythm.
  • Performed 12-lead EKG's to evaluate patient's cardiac status.
  • Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients from unit.
  • Provided bedside care and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.

Patient Care Technician

Northeast Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.

Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

Bethany Retirement
Fargo, ND
04.2018 - 01.2022
  • Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals about medication orders.
  • Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
  • Ordered, received, stored and inventoried medications as required by facility policies and procedures.
  • Performed monthly audits of controlled substances in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Monitored patients for adverse reactions to prescribed medications.
  • Responded promptly to changes in patient condition or needs that require alteration in medication therapy.
  • Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify complications.

Education

ADN-RN - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX
06-2025

LVN-Diploma - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX
12-2023

Certified Medication Assistant - Nursing

Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Moorhead, MN
04-2020

High School Diploma -

East Grand Forks Senior High School
East Grand Forks, MN
05-2014

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Care plan development
  • Medication administration
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Patient education
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Emergency response

Accomplishments

  • Flower Bud Award for Exceptional Nursing Students-February 2025

Certification

  • Basic Life Support American Heart Assosication-03/31/2027

Timeline

RN, Medical-Surgical

Northeast Baptsit
07.2025 - Current

LVN Telemetry Nurse

Northeast Baptist Hospital
02.2024 - 07.2025

Patient Care Technician

Northeast Baptist Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2024

Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

Bethany Retirement
04.2018 - 01.2022

ADN-RN - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

LVN-Diploma - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

Certified Medication Assistant - Nursing

Minnesota State Community And Technical College

High School Diploma -

East Grand Forks Senior High School

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