Cathleen Tijerina
Kaufman,Tx
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 1.5+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to a wide variety of patients. Knowledgeable about emergency room requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
LRS Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by collaborating effectively with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Consistently maintained professional licensure and certifications required for practice as an ER Registered Nurse in various states throughout travel assignments.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Demonstrated expertise in various clinical skills such as IV insertion, medication administration, wound care management, and patient education.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate medical assessments in the ER setting.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Cared for as many as 5 patients in an assignment, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UT Health
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05.2022
General Education diploma -
Texas Education Agency
Austin, TX12.2015
Skills
- Proficient knowledge of basic medical terminology
- Excellent computer skills
- Exemplary organization
- Ability to work in a high-stress and fast-paced work environment
- Ability to learn new skills quickly and effectively
- Geriatric Nursing
- Initial Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Delegation and Motivation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Discharge Planning
- EMR / EHR
- Anesthetics Administration
- Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
Certification
- NIHSS Certified - 02/2026
- ACLS, AHA - 04/2024
- PALS, AHA - 04/2024
- BLS, AHA - 04/2024
Timeline
Travel Nurse
LRS Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UT Health
06.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
General Education diploma -
Texas Education Agency
- NIHSS Certified - 02/2026
- ACLS, AHA - 04/2024
- PALS, AHA - 04/2024
- BLS, AHA - 04/2024
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