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CINDY ROLON VAZQUEZ

CINDY ROLON VAZQUEZ

Tomball,TX

Summary

Texas Board-Certified Bilingual Spanish -Speaking Registered Nurse, ADN with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in various care units. Experienced ICU Nurse with 5+ years of clinical experience in critical care settings, BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC certified, seeking a role as a Skill Diversified Nurse to promote optimal adaptation of Acute and Chronic patients and their families by providing highly individualized care for the patient to adapt to their physiological dysfunction as well as the psychological stress

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, ICU NURSE-Advanced skills Team

Kindred Hospital Houston Northwest
03.2024 - Current
  • 60bed hospital treating chronically, critically ill patients specializing in an extended stay in a hospital setting
  • Nurse Patient Ratio 1:3
  • 12 bed ICU specializing in medical intervention and Life-saving treatment
  • Work in collaboration with Interdisciplinary in reporting changes in patient condition to physicians and family members
  • Provide Stabilization, prevention of complications, and recovery to critically ill patients through nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation
  • Manage quality care for patients with Septic Shock, Cardiogenic Shock, and Respiratory Failure.
  • Continuously monitoring vital signs for possible initiating, Titrating and Dosing of Antiarrhythmic, Vasoactive drugs, Sedatives, Analgesics, Insulin, and Anticoagulant Drips
  • Assigned to Rapid Response/Code Team

RN, CARDIAC TELEMETRY/FLOAT POOL (TRAVEL NURSE)

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center-Aureus Staffing
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • 378 bed Hospital; Level II trauma center; Heart Center: 34 beds, CSDU: 6 Beds, floated to other Units as needed (Oncology, Neuro Ortho, Med/Surg).
  • Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:4-5 patients at time while accepting Direct/ER/Transfer admissions to the floor.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Facilitated medical care – Identified critical medical needs and emergency situations and provided health care treatment within legal scope of medical/nursing practices.
  • Provide close monitoring of adults with acute & chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, MI screenings, anticoagulation therapy, and pre/post cardiac diagnostic procedures.
  • Core competencies for patient populations include cardiac/cardiovascular, neuro, GI conditions and diseases that include CAD, PVD, COPD, CHF, metabolic disorders among others.
  • Performed cardiac and respiratory assessment, identified abnormalities, reported to a physician, documented all patient data concisely into the EMR and carried out treatments.
  • Post Care of patients with Coronary angioplasty, Stenting, Thrombolytic therapy, CABG, TAVR, AVR, MVR, VATS, Carotid endarterectomy and more.
  • Met specific goals to improve hospital efficiency by 25%; recognized by the leadership team by extending contract 4 times.

CHARGE NURSE/ER/OBS/MED, IV INFUSION THERAPY/PACU REGISTERED NURSE

UMMC North Hospital, Icon Hospital, Providence Hospital
11.2014 - 03.2023
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to assess needs and determine best options for care.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with teams to devise corrective actions for deficiencies

RN, CARDIAC TELEMETRY (TRAVEL NURSE)

Mercy One Downtown Hospital MSSI Medical Staffing
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • 802 beds; Level 2 Trauma Center.
  • Familiarity with electrocardiogram telemetry monitoring, advanced cardiac life support, defibrillation, and medication
  • Post Care of patients with Coronary angioplasty, Stenting, Thrombolytic therapy, CABG, TAVR, AVR, MVR, VATS, Carotid endarterectomy
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Cardiovascular and Thoracic patient care.
  • Provided acute care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, encompassing ambulatory surgical procedures, invasive and extensive surgeries, and traumas.

INPATIENT PHYSICAL REHABILITATION HOUSE SUPERVISOR

HealthSouth Rehabilitation
10.2016 - 11.2019
  • Provided and conducted physical examination, patient assessment, diagnosis, testing, wound care, and other treatment as necessary in the Rehab Unit
  • Observed patient progress with medication, treatment, and rehabilitation, Reported any changes in condition of patient to physician.
  • Worked closely with assigned CNA during shift in providing nursing care, monitoring blood glucose, Blood pressures, Bowel and Bladder Program and several other patients care.
  • Responded ardently to the code team to any medical emergencies.
  • Responsible for the continual management of patients with chronic medical diseases, including treatment for frail and elderly patients.
  • Interacted with patient families to keep them abreast of the patient's condition.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provide patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, pneumonia, multiple fractures, and other spinal cord injuries.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

NURSE EDUCATOR/NURSING SUPERVISOR/EMPLOYEE

Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility
01.2011 - 11.2014
  • Planned, designed, and implemented training for nurses.
  • Nurse Trainer for employees of the forensic mental health facility specializing in process improvement.
  • Participate in various committees which concentrate on safety, infection control, environment of care, pharmacy, and nursing topics.
  • Provided all nursing educational needs and site-specific orientation standards as mandated by DHS, Disability Rights, the Joint Commission
  • Maintained Employee Health Records
  • Implemented Flu Vaccine program with 60% compliance.
  • Monthly Reporting on HAI, MDRO
  • Maintained Hand Hygiene compliance

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Lone Star Montgomery College
Houston, TX
05.2010

LVN-Certificate/License - undefined

San Jacinto Community College
Houston, TX
01.1993

Skills

  • EMR Systems (Epic, Meditech, Cerner, Omnicell, Pyxis, ProTouch)
  • ART line/Swan Ganz Care/Quinton/Porta Cath/Hickman/Brovic/Triple Lumen Trialysis/AV Fistula Care Catheter/PICC/Midline/Central
  • Venous Lines
  • Wound Surgical Procedures
  • CPAP/ET/AirVo/BiPap/Ventilator Management
  • Interpreting EKGs/Critical Lab Results
  • Hyperalimentation/Intralipids/Blood Transfusions
  • Cultural Competence/Sensitivity
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Chest Tube/Drainage system
  • Peritoneal Lavage/Automatic cycler/Manual
  • Intestinal Tract Tube Insertion/Care
  • Femoral Artery Sheath Management/Removal
  • Crisis Resolution/Intervention
  • Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
  • Time Management/Organizational

Certification

  • Registered Nurse-ADN-Texas- Expires May 2026
  • BLS- Expires April 2027
  • ACLS- Expires April 2027
  • PALS- Expires April 2027
  • TNCC - Expires March 2026
  • FEMA-Federal Emergency Institute-First Responders IS-800C: National Response Framework
  • IS-200C: Basic Incident Command System
  • IS-700b: NIMS Management Certification
  • AA02.1-NIHSS-English Group B-V5- Expires 11/28/2024

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

Nursing Council Committee-Icon Hospital Nursing Peer Review Committee-Icon Hospital NAHN National Association of Hispanic Nurses Student Nursing Organization- Lone Star College Montgomery

Timeline

RN, ICU NURSE-Advanced skills Team

Kindred Hospital Houston Northwest
03.2024 - Current

RN, CARDIAC TELEMETRY/FLOAT POOL (TRAVEL NURSE)

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center-Aureus Staffing
01.2023 - 12.2024

RN, CARDIAC TELEMETRY (TRAVEL NURSE)

Mercy One Downtown Hospital MSSI Medical Staffing
11.2022 - 01.2023

INPATIENT PHYSICAL REHABILITATION HOUSE SUPERVISOR

HealthSouth Rehabilitation
10.2016 - 11.2019

CHARGE NURSE/ER/OBS/MED, IV INFUSION THERAPY/PACU REGISTERED NURSE

UMMC North Hospital, Icon Hospital, Providence Hospital
11.2014 - 03.2023

NURSE EDUCATOR/NURSING SUPERVISOR/EMPLOYEE

Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility
01.2011 - 11.2014

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Lone Star Montgomery College

LVN-Certificate/License - undefined

San Jacinto Community College

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