Crystal Estrada
McAllen,Tx
Summary
Experienced and highly reliable Registered Nurse with 3+ years of home health nursing experience providing skilled, independent care to medically complex pediatric patients. Strong background in ventilator and tracheostomy care, enteral nutrition, medication management, and comprehensive assessments. Proven ability to manage care autonomously in the home setting while educating families and ensuring safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN
Connect Pediatrics Home Health
06.2025 - Current
- Managed ventilator and tracheostomy-dependent patients, ensuring effective airway management and suctioning to maintain respiratory stability.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and patient care standards.
- Ensured patient safety and collaborated with family and nursing team to support seamless continuity of care.
- Provided comprehensive gtube care and assisted with enteral feedings
- Assisted with all activities of daily living including hygiene, mobility, and personal care.
Rn/Full time
Ageless living HH/Angels of Care HH
McAllen, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and ongoing patient monitoring
- Managed skilled nursing care for home health patients with complex medical needs, tailoring interventions to individual patient requirements
- Delivered specialized G-tube care to maintain patient feeding and hydration needs and enteral feedings
- Ventilator and tracheostomy trained, including airway management and suctioning
- Administer medications via multiple routes
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and health management
RN
Aveanna Home Health Care
McAllen, TX
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed medications, G-tube feedings, ventilator, and tracheostomy care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed ventilator and tracheostomy dependent patients including airway management and suctioning
- Conduct physical assessments and monitor patient condition
- Provide skilled nursing care to pediatric patients in the home setting
- Provided comprehensive G-tube care and assisted with enteral feedings
- Support activities of daily living while reinforcing patient and caregiver education
- Assisted with activities of daily living, promoting hygiene, mobility, and personal care to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Assisted with medication administration per physician orders
- Maintained patient safety and collaborated with family and nursing team to ensure continuity of care and effective treatment.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12-2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Ventilator care
- Tracheostomy management
- G-tube management
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Home health nursing
- Independent patient care
- Care coordination strategies
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Problem-solving techniques
- Pediatric care
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Family education and support
- Adaptability and quick learning
- Seizure and aspiration precautions
Certification
- Registered Nurse Texas Board of Nursing License number 1030582, Basic Life Support (BLS) certified American Heart Association 2026
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Bilingual- Spanish (intermediate)
Timeline
PRN
Connect Pediatrics Home Health
06.2025 - Current
Rn/Full time
Ageless living HH/Angels of Care HH
10.2022 - Current
RN
Aveanna Home Health Care
12.2021 - 10.2022
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College