C'IERA RODRIGUEZ
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwest Texas Hospital
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety and infection control measures.
Certified Nursing Aide
Northwest Texas Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained cleanliness of resident rooms by making beds, cleaning bathrooms and changing linen regularly.
- Helped patients with daily living tasks such as dressing, eating, toileting and ambulating safely.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse.
- Monitored dietary intake of assigned patients according to physician orders.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare team members regarding patient needs.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to patient requests quickly.
Lead Phlebotomist
Northwest Texas Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Training new members of the phlebotomy team on laboratory procedures and protocols.
- Assisted in the training of new employees or students in the Phlebotomy department.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines related to phlebotomy services.
- Performed phlebotomy procedures for specimen collection and testing.
- Monitored the inventory of supplies and equipment used for phlebotomy services.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Provided education to patients about phlebotomy procedures and answered questions as needed.
Medication Aide
PATRIOT NURSING
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures and protocols related to medication administration.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
Certified Nurse Aide
Hereford Regional Medical Center
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted in changing bed linens, turning and repositioning of bedridden patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of all patient information.
- Maintained patient records including vital signs, intake and output measurements and other data.
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output accurately throughout shift.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urine analysis and glucose monitoring.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics when transferring, lifting, positioning or ambulating patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX12-2023
Bachelor of Science - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05-2019
Associate of Science -
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05-2017
Skills
- Airway Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Student Precepting
- Trauma recovery
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Trauma care
- Emergency Care
- Patient Stabilization
- Discharge coordination
- Health screening
- Lab result interpretation
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- IV management
Certification
- TNCC
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- APHON
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwest Texas Hospital
12.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Aide
Northwest Texas Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
Lead Phlebotomist
Northwest Texas Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2023
Medication Aide
PATRIOT NURSING
01.2020 - 11.2023
Certified Nurse Aide
Hereford Regional Medical Center
12.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
West Texas A&M University
Associate of Science -
Amarillo College
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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