EVA PEDRAZA-GONZALEZ RN BSN
Schertz
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Christus Health Children's Hospital Emergency Department @ Stone Oak
05.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement.
- Managed a high volume of patients while prioritizing emergent cases for timely interventions.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including patient education on follow-up care and medication management.
- Implemented strategies to reduce patient anxiety and fear, utilizing age-appropriate communication and interventions.
- Collaborated with social services to address non-medical needs of patients and families, ensuring comprehensive support.
RN Manager
Live Hydration IV Spa San Antonio
04.2022 - Current
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and patients regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Administered Vitamin Injections, Weight Loss injections and IV therapy safe and effectively.
RN INJECTOR/MANAGER
BOERNE MEDSPA
04.2022 - Current
- Administering injections, IV treatments and Aesthetic Treatments (e.g., Botox, fillers)
- Conducts thorough assessments of patients medical histories and current health status
- Educates patients on the current treatment process, potential side effects, and post care instructions
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory standards and guidelines related to injections and patient care
- Maintain up to date knowledge of injection technique, safety protocols and best practices in nursing.
RN Manager
Platinum Pediatrics
04.2022 - Current
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality concierge patient care.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Santa Rosa Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
- Educated patients regarding nutrition, exercise, contraception and other lifestyle changes necessary for postpartum recovery.
- Assisted with breastfeeding instruction and lactation support when needed.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities ensuring all medical needs were met prior to leaving the hospital setting.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of Colorado @ Uptown-Denver Colorado through Aya Healthcare
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Providing care for ages 0-21 at the uptown urgent care network site.
- We provide both emergent and non-emergent care to the Pediatric population of downtown Denver.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations using advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing high quality patient care.
- Provided emotional support for patients’ families during difficult times.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with doctors, nurses, staff members, patients, visitors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
University of Colorado Health @ Memorial Hospital- Colorado Springs
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Utilized advanced techniques during critical situations.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Providing care for Level 2 Traumas including medical codes, Stroke and cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) situations.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of San Antonio
10.2008 - 05.2013
- Managed heavy caseload of both emergent and non-emergent patients each shift, provided education to parents, aerosol nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, IV therapy, medication administration, assisted in Rapid Sequence Intubation's, CPR, cardiac monitoring, and sedation assistance.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
LVN
Interim Healthcare - Pueblo, Co
03.2008 - 08.2008
- My duties included medication administration, wound care, assisting with ADL's and updating patient information in their medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Psychiatric Technician
Colorado Mental Health Institute Pueblo - Pueblo, Co
07.2005 - 09.2007
- Applied verbal behaviors.
- Provided primary milieu management, crisis intervention, patient administration and/or physical intervention techniques to diffuse.
- Planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting treatment plans consisting of therapeutic interventions such as individual counseling, formal and informal treatment, teaching groups, and behavioral plans using nursing theory and concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, Colorado01.2008
No Degree - Filler And Botulinum Toxin Trained
American Academy of Facial Aesthetics
San Antonio 12-2024
Skills
- Multiple specialties
- Reliable team member
- Management
- Collaborative team member
- Call prioritization
- Reliable time management
- Emergency care expertise
- Quick learner
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Co, 187729
- Registered Nurse, California, RN95145433
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- ACLS
- TNCC
Timeline
RN INJECTOR/MANAGER
BOERNE MEDSPA
04.2022 - Current
RN Manager
Platinum Pediatrics
04.2022 - Current
RN Manager
Live Hydration IV Spa San Antonio
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Christus Health Children's Hospital Emergency Department @ Stone Oak
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Santa Rosa Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of Colorado @ Uptown-Denver Colorado through Aya Healthcare
06.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
University of Colorado Health @ Memorial Hospital- Colorado Springs
05.2013 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of San Antonio
10.2008 - 05.2013
LVN
Interim Healthcare - Pueblo, Co
03.2008 - 08.2008
Psychiatric Technician
Colorado Mental Health Institute Pueblo - Pueblo, Co
07.2005 - 09.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado in Colorado Springs
No Degree - Filler And Botulinum Toxin Trained
American Academy of Facial Aesthetics
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