Evelyn Franco, BSN, RN
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Compassionate maternal-newborn nurse with experience in postpartum, newborn transition, and Level II NICU care. Supports safe care through patient education, maternal and neonatal assessment, interdisciplinary teamwork, and bilingual communication in Spanish and English. Known for charge coordination, precepting, and calm response in fast-paced unit settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mother- Baby Charge Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
Houston, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient conditions, responding to urgent changes and initiating timely interventions.
- Delegated bedside care tasks, providing clinical guidance and facilitating timely escalation decisions for registered nurses.
- Fostered patient safety, enhanced teamwork, and improved communication across departments.
- Coordinated unit workflow to optimize capacity and ensure seamless care continuity.
NICU (Level II) Registered Float Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
- Provided specialized nursing care for premature neonates in a Level II NICU.
- Conducted comprehensive neonatal assessments and managed gavage feedings, oxygen therapy, IV therapy, and thermoregulation to ensure optimal care for patients.
- Partnered with neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Provided education to patients and families on treatment instructions, discharge plans, and self-care practices to promote understanding and adherence.
Newborn Nursery/Transition Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Managed complex medical cases for premature infants and those with congenital conditions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Identified high-risk infants for special care, coordinating with neonatal specialists to develop tailored treatment plans.
- Delivered compassionate, individualized care to newborns and families, enhancing their overall experience and comfort during critical times.
- Performed physical assessments of newborns, detecting early signs of potential health issues requiring further intervention.
Nurse Preceptor
St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Precepted new nurses on unit workflows, documentation standards, and patient care protocols.
- Evaluated clinical performance, providing corrective feedback to enhance nursing competency and boost confidence.
- Coordinated orientation activities with charge nurses, educators, and interdisciplinary care teams to facilitate seamless integration of new nurses.
- Modeled safe medication administration, infection control, and patient safety practices to ensure high standards of care.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Responded swiftly to maternal and neonatal changes, ensuring timely escalation of concerns and stabilization of patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in maternal-child nursing to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Assessed postpartum patients and newborns, enhancing recovery, feeding support, and discharge readiness.
- Educated families on breastfeeding and infant care, promoting awareness of warning signs and safe recovery practices.
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Collected specimens and monitored vitals to support accurate diagnosis and enhance patient comfort.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision.
- Documented patient information in charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team, ensuring cohesive patient care.
Patient Care Assistant
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Responded promptly to patient needs, reinforcing comfort, dignity, and therapeutic care plans.
- Communicated patient status to nursing staff, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with ADLs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted with ADLs for long term gerontologic residents.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Documented daily information on residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs/outputs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX08-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX08-2021
Skills
- Maternal-Newborn Care
- Level II NICU Care
- Transition Nursery
- Breastfeeding Support
- Patient & Family Education
- Medication Management
- MEDITECH Superuser
- Team Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Bilingual in Spanish & English
References
- Cecily Macias, BSN, RN, OB Nurse Navigator- Ben Taub Hospital
(281)-798-3542; cecily.macias@harrishealth.org
- Brianna Vasquez, BSN, RN, RNC-MNN- Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
(832)-922-3395; bribrivolley@yahoo.com
- Melissa Lopez, Nurse Case Manager- Paradigm Houston
(713)-269-6618; melissa.lopez@paradigmcorp.com
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), TX License #1052096
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Care of the Aggravated Patient (COAP)
Timeline
Mother- Baby Charge Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
NICU (Level II) Registered Float Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Nurse Preceptor
St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
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
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College