Elizabeth Rodriguez
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated Behavioral Health and Pediatric Nurse experienced in delivering compassionate care with career spanning 3 years in Texas. I am Hardworking and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all types of environments. For my next opportunity, I'm looking for a collaborative, team-focused culture, opportunities to learn and grow my skills from a technical standpoint, and a chance to learn more leadership skills over time.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric ICU Nurse
OU Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 4 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
NICU Registered Nurse
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
10.2021 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Emergency Psychiatric Registered Nurse
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Charge Experience
- Respond quickly to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
Fort Worth, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Cultivate rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Operate critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child''s condition, and resources for coping strategies.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Angels of Care Pediatrics
Fort Worth, TX
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Promoted patient self-management through health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Maintained high-quality care standards by participating in ongoing professional development activities.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Medical City Dallas Hospital
Dallas, TX
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided mentorship to student nurses completing their clinical rotations in the PICU setting by sharing clinical knowledge, demonstrating effective nursing skills, and modeling professional behavior.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
- Optimized ventilator settings and monitored respiratory status closely for mechanically ventilated patients, adjusting parameters as needed based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.2019
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Epic Software Proficiency
- Patient Relationships
- Restraint Techniques
- Tracheostomy Care
- G/J, OG, NG Tube Care
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Intramuscular Injections
- Fluids Checking
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
Licensure and Certification
Texas Exp. Jan 2026
Registered Nurse - 970389
Basic Life Support Exp. Jan 2026
American Heart Association
PALS Exp. Jan 2026
American Heart Association
ACLS Exp. Jan 2026
American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PICU
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
09.2024 - 05.2025
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Angels of Care Pediatrics
05.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, PICU
Medical City Dallas Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Pediatric ICU Nurse
OU Children's Hospital
01.2022 - Current
NICU Registered Nurse
John Peter Smith Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Emergency Psychiatric Registered Nurse
John Peter Smith Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College District