Evelynn Acuna, MSN, FNP-C
Kingsville,TX
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with a reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. Dedicated, adaptable professional with an ambitious personability. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
Kingsville, Texas
11.2022 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Physicians Premier Emergency Room
Corpus Christi, Texas
03.2021 - Current
- Independently implemented emergency care alongside the physician.
Registered Nurse
Angel Staffing
San Antonio, Texas
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Angel Staffing - COVID-19 Crisis Response
DeTar Hospital Navarro - Victoria, TX 77901
ER Registered Nurse, Level II Trauma Facility
July 2020 - November 2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
Kingsville, Texas
05.2018 - 07.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kingsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Kingsville, TX
10.2013 - 06.2017
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Kingsville12-2016
Vocational Nursing Certification - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Kingsville, TX05-2009
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care Thinking
- Nursing staff leadership
- Calm under pressure
- Mentor
- Chronic Disease Management
- Culturally sensitive care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Closing incisions via sutures, staples, and Dermabond
- Incision & Drain Wounds
- Digital Blocks
- Toenail extraction
- Musculoskeletal Splinting
- Ultrasound guided Intravenous Insertion
- Intraosseous Vascular Access
- Closed Reduction of Dislocation
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Certified Nurse Practitioner, State of Texas
- Prescriptive Authority and active NPI; DEA license in process
- Registered Nurse, State of Texas, Compact License
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, State of Texas, Compact License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Basic Life Support Instructor
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Physicians Premier Emergency Room
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Angel Staffing
07.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
05.2018 - 07.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kingsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2013 - 06.2017
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Certified Nurse Practitioner, State of Texas
- Prescriptive Authority and active NPI; DEA license in process
- Registered Nurse, State of Texas, Compact License
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, State of Texas, Compact License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Basic Life Support Instructor
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Vocational Nursing Certification - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
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