Eliana Jimenez
Friendswood,TX
Summary
Dedicated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in patient care management, diagnostic evaluations, and clinical decision-making. Advanced clinical skills are leveraged to deliver comprehensive treatment plans that enhance patient outcomes and foster recovery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
HCA HBS
Pasadena, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance quality of care and ensure compliance with health standards.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and efficient information sharing among healthcare providers.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Lung Center Associates
Pasadena, TX
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic lung disease in various settings including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and nursing homes.
- Perform and document history and physical examinations.
- Order diagnostic studies, therapeutic procedures, and prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Collaborate with medical providers and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Intensive Care Consortium
Webster, TX
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Deliver high level of care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a 36-bed multi-specialty critical care unit.
- Perform routine critical care procedures including central lines, arterial line placement, intubations, and management of mechanical ventilation under supervision of physician.
- Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
ICU Staff RN
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
Webster, TX
08.2013 - 01.2020
- Provided direct patient care for complex adult patients in a 30-bed medical/surgical/neuro/trauma ICU.
- Maintained life support systems and titration of vasoactive medications.
- Collaborated with ancillary departments to develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
ICU Staff Nurse
Mainland Medical Center
Texas City, TX
08.2010 - 04.2013
- Delivered quality nursing care to critically ill patients in a 18-bed intensive care and coronary care unit.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, TX01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Houston, TX01-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX01-2010
Vocational Nursing Certification - LVN
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX01-2005
Associate of Arts - Biology Licenses And Certifications
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX01-2004
Skills
- Clinical decision making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Acute care expertise
- Bilingual in Spanish
Timeline
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
HCA HBS
05.2023 - Current
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Lung Center Associates
03.2022 - 05.2023
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Intensive Care Consortium
01.2020 - 11.2021
ICU Staff RN
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 01.2020
ICU Staff Nurse
Mainland Medical Center
08.2010 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Vocational Nursing Certification - LVN
San Jacinto College
Associate of Arts - Biology Licenses And Certifications
San Jacinto College
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center