Giovanna Marquez
Baylor Scott and White
Lake Dallas,TX
2
Languages
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
DAISY Award-winning registered nurse with over three years of bedside nursing experience on pulmonary-telemetry unit with training in chest pain and stroke rule out. Known for delivering compassionate, individualized care and forming deep patient connections. Skilled in managing complex cases, rapid assessments, and collaborating across disciplines in fast-paced environments. Eager to grow within a new specialty, bringing a strong work ethic, clinical curiosity, and heart-led nursing to every shift.
Work History
Registered Nurse
3 Years 2 Months- Recognized as a DAISY award winner (July 2024) and multi-nominated DAISY award nominee (October 2024) for outstanding nursing excellence and compassionate care.
- Graduated from Baylor Scott & White Health Nurse residency program in May 2024.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to telemetry and observation status patients with diverse conditions, prioritizing care based on clinical status and patient acuity.
- Perform neurological assessments and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) evaluations for patients undergoing stroke rule-out and promptly recognizing and escalating changes in neurological status.
- Initiated and managed heparin drips, blood product administration, cardiac drips, adhering to hospital protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Administered medications, managed intravenous catheters (PICC, Midline, PIV), ports, nasogastric and PEG tubes, and performed routine procedures like wound care, skin care, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with doctors, specialists, and nursing staff to develop and implement patient care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes and their quality of life.
Medical Assistant
3 Months- Collected patient vitals, weight, measurements, and medical photos to ensure comprehensive medical records.
- Assisted medical personnel with wound vac changes, stitch removals, seroma drainage, and lab specimen collections to support efficient patient care.
- Maintained stocked and clean clinical examination rooms to facilitate smooth operations and enhance patient experience.
Receptionist
11 Months- Executed daily administrative functions and office duties to support efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Scheduled and rescheduled appointments for new and existing patients.
- Cleaned and organized examination rooms for patient readiness. and maintained a clean environment.
- Created and completed patient surgical charts to ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records.
Surgical/Instrument Sterilization Technician
1 Month- Correctly cared for, cleaned, and sterilized surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed.
- Managed handling of equipment and instruments to ensure safe availability for surgical procedures.
- Supported storing and stocking supplies to maintain operational readiness and efficiency.
Patient Care Technician-HUC
6 Months- Collected and recorded patient data, promptly reporting observations to nursing personnel to support patient care decisions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and maintained a safe patient environment.
- Responded to patient call lights and requests promptly, ensuring timely assistance and enhancing patient comfort.
- Maintained and organized unit and patient records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for effective patient care management.
Certified Trainer
5 Months- Trained new employees according to their individual learning styles to ensure understanding of front of house tasks and successful performance.
- Assisted trainees effectively in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Actively worked alongside trainees and provided constructive feedback so they developed and grew in a positive manner.
- Achieved high first-attempt passing rate for new employees during final evaluations while maintaining service accuracy.
Front of House Team Member
3 Months- Assisted and checked out customers with purchases in store at register and outdoors on tablet, ensuring a seamless checkout experience.
- Maintained stocked inventory of condiments, cups, lids, and beverages for Front of House team to support efficient service.
- Ensured cleanliness of work environment to enhance customer experience and promote staff efficiency.
- Fulfilled dine-in, carry-out, and third-party orders including Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of customer requests.
Digital Services Student Assistant
10 Months- Captured and preserved digital images of print dissertations and theses using Bookeye scanning equipment, ensuring accurate representation of original materials.
- Executed post-imaging processes, including color correction and cropping using Adobe Photoshop, to enhance image quality for archival purposes.
- Maintained quality control standards for digital images and records.
- Adhered to project workflow procedures.
- Assisted with training new student workers.
- Utilized project reporting methods to support the collection of departmental project statistics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Clinical experience at Baylor Scott & White Health Grapevine.
- Conducted research project based on the implementation of time-management training program for new graduate nurses.
- Gained advanced knowledge in healthcare policy, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Alpha Gamma Delta Member
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
- Clinical experience in various nursing departments at facilities including Absolute Urgent Care-Gainesville, TX, Muenster Memorial Hospital-Muenster, TX, MMH Family Health Clinic- Muenster, TX, North Texas Medical Center- Gainesville, TX, University Behavioral Health of Denton- Denton, TX, Wise Health System- Decatur, TX, Wise Health System Behavioral Health Unit- Decatur, TX, and Medical City Denton- Denton, TX
- Life-like simulations with high fidelity mannequins and equipment.
Skills
BLS/AED certified
NIHSS certified
Conversational Spanish speaking
Microsoft proficient
Epic charting proficient
Autoclave surgical instrument experience
Medication and IV administration
Telemetry monitoring
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Compassion and empathy
Accomplishments
- DAISY award winner
- NIHSS certified
- Pending start in MSN program Spring 2027
Affiliations
- Alpha Gamma Delta - Vice President of Member Experience
- National Panhellenic Conference - Recruitment Counselor
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Texas BON
- NIHSS Certification
- BLS/AED Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Medical Assistant
Nolen Southlake Surgical Institute
01.2023 - 04.2023Read More
Surgical/Instrument Sterilization Technician
Nolen Southlake Surgical Institute
11.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Receptionist
Nolen Southlake Surgical Institute
05.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Patient Care Technician-HUC
Baylor Scott and White
10.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Certified Trainer
Chick-Fil-A
04.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Front of House Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
05.2019 - 08.2019Read More
Digital Services Student Assistant
Texas Woman’s University- Library
10.2017 - 08.2018Read More
Texas Woman’s University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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North Central Texas College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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