CLAUDIA BRUZON ALFONSO
Houston,TX
Summary
Bilingual Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience in acute care, telemetry, progressive care, emergency, and stroke nursing, including leadership experience as Clinical Nurse Coordinator in a high-acuity Stroke Unit at HCA Healthcare. Skilled in caring for complex medical-surgical, neurological, and telemetry patients in fast-paced hospital settings. Experienced in acute care coordination, emergency response, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in Meditech EMR, Expanse, Practice Fusion and adaptable across multiple clinical environments through PRN assignments. Certified in BLS, ACLS and NIHSS with American Heart Association. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) at South University.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN Registered Nurse | Acute Care, Emergency Department & IMU
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Houston, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Provide high-quality nursing care in diverse acute care hospital settings through PRN assignments.
- Float between Acute Care Units, Emergency Departments, and Intermediate Care Units (IMU) based on staffing and patient acuity needs.
- Manage complex patient populations requiring telemetry monitoring, rapid assessment, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Adapt quickly to varying clinical workflows, policies, and high-volume environments while maintaining patient safety and quality care standards.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions effectively.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Stroke Unit (Med/Surg Telemetry)
HCA Healthcare
Houston, TX
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily operations in a specialized stroke care unit, managing care for post-thrombolytic and neurological patients.
- Ensured adherence to evidence-based stroke protocols and patient safety procedures.
- Coordinated care transitions and collaborated with neurology, rehabilitation, and case management teams.
- Trained and coached new hires while supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry Unit
HCA Healthcare
Houston, TX
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided direct care to patients with diverse medical and post-surgical needs, including stroke and telemetry patients.
- Performed neurological assessments and implemented individualized care plans.
- Utilized Meditech EMR for documentation, order entry, and patient charting.
- Maintained high standards of patient care and positive patient satisfaction outcomes.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Clinica Hispana Wayside
Houston, TX
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and documentation processes.
- Processed insurance claims and handled billing inquiries to ensure accurate reimbursements.
- Maintained electronic health records, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and accuracy of information.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
South University
Savannah, GA08-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2024
Skills
- Acute Care & Progressive Care Nursing (IMCU)
- Stroke & Neurological Patient Care
- Emergency Department Nursing
- Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring
- Transplant Patient Care
- Leadership & Shift Supervision
- Patient & Family Education
- Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
- Meditech Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Nursing staff leadership
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Texas (Active)
- Registered Nurse – New York (Active)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – American Heart Association
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PRN Registered Nurse | Acute Care, Emergency Department & IMU
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
10.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Stroke Unit (Med/Surg Telemetry)
HCA Healthcare
09.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry Unit
HCA Healthcare
04.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Clinica Hispana Wayside
07.2020 - 04.2023
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
South University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University