Andrea Garza-Viejo
Laredo
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience across diverse settings, including Radiation Oncology, Neonatal Intensive Care, ICU, and Emergency Care. Expertise in facilitating multidisciplinary coordination among physicians, imaging centers, and oncology services to enhance patient flow and ensure timely diagnostics and treatment. Proficient in patient education and committed to evidence-based practices within high-acuity clinical environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish, enhancing the ability to provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapy Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
08.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for oncology patients receiving radiation therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly communicated status changes to attending physicians.
- Delivered empathetic patient education on treatment expectations, side-effect management, and supportive care.
- Ensured accurate, timely documentation of treatments, patient responses, and procedures.
- Coordinated care between medical oncologists, radiologists, imaging centers, and infusion services to support timely diagnostic workups and treatment planning.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration to improve continuity of care and patient throughput.
- Utilized Cerner EMR, ARIA Scheduling System, and oncology-specific documentation workflows with proficiency.
Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse
Laredo Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Delivered high-acuity nursing care to Level III neonates in a 24-bed NICU.
- Monitored critical newborns, assisted physicians during emergent procedures, and administered IV, oral, and injectable medications.
- Educated families on newborn conditions, clinical plans, and safe care techniques with sensitivity.
- Ensured 100% accuracy in medication administration, procedural documentation, and clinical charting.
- Cross-trained in Pediatrics, Nursery Nursing, and Labor & Delivery Baby Nursing.
- Supported unit staffing needs by regularly volunteering for additional shifts.
- Proficient in Cerner EMR documentation and workflow.
ICU Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided critical care nursing to trauma and post-operative surgical patients in a 24-bed ICU.
- Monitored unstable patients, intervened quickly for acute changes, and supported physicians during emergencies.
- Delivered compassionate education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, and recovery expectations.
- Ensured accurate documentation of treatments, assessments, and medications.
- Regularly supported staffing needs by taking on additional shifts.
- Proficient in Cerner EMR usage.
Emergency Room Technician
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Supported emergency department operations within a Level III trauma center.
- Assisted with wound care, splinting, orthopedic devices, EKGs, specimen collection, and venipuncture.
- Inserted saline locks and assisted during bedside procedures and resuscitations.
- Provided direct patient support under RN supervision and contributed to efficient patient throughput.
- Proficient in Cerner EMR documentation.
Education
Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas A & M International University
Laredo, Texas, USABachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing - undefined
Texas A & M International University
Laredo, Texas, USA12.2020
High School Diploma - Magnet for Health Sciences
John B. Alexander High School
Laredo, Texas, USA06.2016
Skills
- IV and medication management
- Safe medication administration
- Hands-on patient support
- Detailed patient examinations
- Charting proficiency
- Sound clinical assessment skills
- Health education support
- Family support advocacy
- Comprehensive patient management
- Empathetic communication
- Patient IV care expertise
- IV line placement expertise
- Licensed registered nurse
- Intensive care expertise
- Monitoring patient vitals
- Measuring vital signs
- Mentoring new staff
- Patient discharge coordination
- Proficient in EMR software
- Streamlined team collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- RN License Number: 1022409
- ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Credentialed (Valid: 2025-08-01 to 2029-08-01)
- Basic Life Support by the American Red Cross (Valid: 2025-02-01 to 2027-02-01)
Timeline
Radiation Therapy Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
08.2023 - Current
Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse
Laredo Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2023
ICU Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
02.2021 - 10.2021
Emergency Room Technician
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
12.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing - undefined
Texas A & M International University
High School Diploma - Magnet for Health Sciences
John B. Alexander High School
Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas A & M International University