Elizabeth Rodriguez
Kingsville,TX
Summary
Compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurse recognized for ability to work productively and efficiently under pressure. Specialized in triage procedures, acute care patient management, and emergency response coordination. Excel at communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills which ensure exceptional patient care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Christus Spohn Kleberg
Kingsville, TX
07.2017 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Registered Nurse
DR. Robert Morales
Kingsville, Texas
10.2013 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Spohn Kleberg
Kingsville, TX
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided leadership to nursing staff through delegation of tasks and direction of workflow within the unit.
- Actively participated in daily safety huddles to ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in order to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs associated with care delivery.
- Provided education to patients and families about medications, treatments, procedures, nutrition, and health promotion.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Christus Spohn Kleberg
Kingsville, TX
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients from unit.
- Performed 12-lead EKG's to evaluate patient's cardiac status.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current standards of practice related to Telemetry nursing.
- Identified emergent situations and provided appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments, assessments, and observations performed throughout shift.
- Implemented nursing interventions based on individualized needs of each patient.
- Provided bedside care and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
Front Desk Clerk
Rodriguez & Sons Plumbing/Rod's Parts & Supplies
Kingsville , TX
06.2006 - 10.2013
- Developed and implemented customer service standards to ensure quality customer service.
- Provided exceptional customer service at all times.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, processing invoices.
- Automated routine tasks such as job scheduling, user administration.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL06-2024
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL12-2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX07-2016
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX07-2012
High School Diploma -
H.M.King High School
Kingsville, TX05-2008
Skills
- Trauma nursing core course
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
- Clinical judgment
- EKG interpretation
- Ethical practice
- Intravenous therapy
- Compassionate care
- Emergency medical treatment
- Trauma nursing
- Airway management
- Medical team collaboration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency triage
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Trauma recovery
- Ventilation support
- EMR / EHR
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- TCAR/PCAR Certified
- TNCC Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support/ CPR Certified
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- Certified In Basic Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler
- IV Certified- 2013
- Telemetry Certified - 2013
Accomplishments
- Emergency Nurse Of The Year- 2024, 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Christus Spohn Kleberg
07.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Spohn Kleberg
07.2016 - 07.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Registered Nurse
DR. Robert Morales
10.2013 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Christus Spohn Kleberg
01.2013 - 12.2013
Front Desk Clerk
Rodriguez & Sons Plumbing/Rod's Parts & Supplies
06.2006 - 10.2013
- TCAR/PCAR Certified
- TNCC Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support/ CPR Certified
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- Certified In Basic Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler
- IV Certified- 2013
- Telemetry Certified - 2013
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Coastal Bend College
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Coastal Bend College
High School Diploma -
H.M.King High School
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