Diana Treviño
Selma,TX
Summary
A compassionate NICU registered nurse with over 22 years of experience caring for premature and critically ill newborns. Skilled in critical decision-making, adapting to rapidly changing health conditions, and providing emotional support to families. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through education, advocacy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU RN
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
10.2005 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to premature and ill-born infants in a Level III NICU and providing appropriate interventions.
- Monitor and record patients' vital signs, assessments, input, and output, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patients' health conditions, implementing appropriate interventions.
- Administer IV fluids, medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Operate and maintain specialized medical equipment, including ventilators, and monitors.
- Educate and support families, promoting well-being, and fostering trust through compassionate communication.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Advocate for patients' rights, and ensure a nurturing environment for optimal recovery.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Adapted quickly when caring for multiple critically ill neonates simultaneously.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Facilitated communication between family members and healthcare providers regarding patient progress.
- Evaluated patient's laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Managed time effectively to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Participated in daily rounds to discuss changes in patient status or treatment plans.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
NICU RN
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, TX
07.2002 - 09.2005
- Provided high-quality care to neonates in critical care settings in Level IV NICU.
- Assisted in emergency situations, demonstrating exceptional critical-thinking skills under pressure.
- Supported family members with education and resources to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
- Provided specialized care for preterm infants with complex medical needs.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Assessed, monitored and documented vital signs, laboratory values, medications and treatments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to evaluate outcomes of therapeutic interventions.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas in Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2002
General Studies -
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX12-1999
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Patient assessment
- Neonatal critical care
- Task prioritization
- Family-centered care
- Family Education
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional and psychological support
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Emergency response and critical decision-making
- Patient advocacy and rapport building
- Proficient in operating medical equipment
Certification
- Texas Registered Nurse license, Active (License #691818)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- American Heart Association (BLS Provider)
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
NICU RN
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
10.2005 - Current
NICU RN
Baylor University Medical Center
07.2002 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas in Arlington
General Studies -
Laredo Community College