Evelyn Franco
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with expertise in postpartum and newborn care, with a strong commitment to patient well-being. Highly skilled in neonatal assessment, monitoring, and providing compassionate care to infants and their families. Known for exceptional teamwork, adaptability, and results-oriented approach in fast-paced healthcare environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities ensure high standards of care and support for both patients and colleagues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Newborn Nursery/Transition Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Performed daily physical assessments of newborns, detecting early signs of potential health issues or developmental delays requiring further intervention.
- Assisted in managing complex medical cases involving premature infants or those with congenital conditions, contributing toward positive treatment outcomes.
- Identified high-risk infants who required special care or monitoring, working closely with neonatal specialists to establish appropriate treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to newborns and their families.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Monitor and assess mothers and newborns after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery
- Respond to emergency situations regarding both mothers and newborns with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-salving interventions when needed
- Use effective communication skills to properly educate parents/families regarding daily newborn care and care of mothers in the postpartum period
- Implemented evidence-based practices in maternal-child nursing to promote optimal health outcomes for both mother and baby.
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision
- Facilitated ADLs, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
Patient Care Assistant
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and managing diverse needs
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with ADLs
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Observed and documented patient status
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
- Documented daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff
- Assisted with ADLs for long term gerontologic residents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX08.2025
Skills
- Newborn Safety
- Family-Centered Care
- Postpartum Care
- Newborn Care
- Breastfeeding support
- Premature infant care
- Newborn Screening
- IV Insertion and maintenance
- Phototherapy monitoring
- Family Education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Neonatal Resuscitation
References
- Catherine LaCross, RN- Clinical Manager, (832)-797-0685
- Brianna Vasquez, RN- Charge Nurse, (832)-922-3395
- Nicole B. Smith, MSN, RN- Clinical Manager, (713)-397-7632
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Texas NRP certified
- S. T. A. B. L. E
- BLS Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Newborn Nursery/Transition Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2021
Patient Care Assistant
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
06.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
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