Carolina Vera
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for pediatric oncology nursing. Skilled in patient care, chemotherapy administration, and family education. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving clinical outcomes. Known for compassionate patient interactions and reliable performance under changing conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Children's Hospital
San Antonio, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy and other medications according to treatment plans for pediatric oncology patients while closely monitoring possible adverse reactions
- Educated families alongside multidisciplinary teams on treatment processes, side effects, and supportive care options to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Maintains current knowledge of developments within the profession through attendance at educational programs and workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional organizations, etc
- Mentored nursing students during their clinical rotations in the pediatric oncology unit, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Responded to blood and platelet transfusion reactions by closely analyzing vital signs and coordinating appropriate interventions with other healthcare staff members and patients
Intern
Center of Advanced Wellness
San Antonio, TX
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided high quality patient care as an assistant nurse intern in a medical setting.
- Assisted nurses with COVID-19 shots (Moderna) and making sure patients are signed in.
- Clarified the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records.
- Displayed strong communication skills by updating the healthcare team on patients’ status.
Education
B.S - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
12-2024
B.S - Nursing, Human Sciences
Texas Tech University
05-2022
Skills
- Blood Transfusions, Chemotherapy infusions, Sterile dressing changes, Accessing Port-a-Cath, Patient care for bone marrow transplant patients, and Charge nurse duties
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/American Cross Association
- Certified on how to give resuscitation using the proper technique
- Texas Tech Health Science Center Disaster Day Training
- This training provided information on how to be prepared when a disaster happens along with how to triage patients
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse Multi-State (1145217): Texas Board of Nursing, Active Until March 2028
Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association, Active until June 2028
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): American Heart Association, Active until June 2028
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Children's Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Intern
Center of Advanced Wellness
07.2021 - 08.2021
B.S - Nursing, Human Sciences
Texas Tech University
B.S - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center