Hilda Rodriguez
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Bethel School District
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
Pediatric Clinic Nurse
Cedars Sinai Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Gastrointestinal Nurse
Santa Clara Valley Medical
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
COVID-19 Testing Site Manager
Santa Clara Valley Medical
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Contributed to contact tracing initiatives by providing test results data in compliance with local legislation regarding privacy and COVID-19 containment.
- Oversaw test personnel scheduling to maintain diagnostic availability and maximize supplied tests.
- Scouted testing facility sites to maximize accessibility, available space and resources.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives to encourage test utilization among underserved populations.
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare
04.2015 - 04.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bolsa Grande High School
Garden Grove, CABachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT2024
No Degree - Licensed Vocational Nurse
American Career College
Ontario, CA2013
Skills
- Developmental Screening
- School Policy Compliance
- Mental Health Support
- Infection Control
- Parent Communication
- Behavioral Health Support
- Health Education
- Pediatric Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Allergy Management
- Growth Monitoring
- Healthcare Coordination
- Community Outreach
Certification
California state LVN License
Texas state LVN License
Washington State LVN License
IV Certification
BLS Certification
PALS Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Nurse
Bethel School District
09.2023 - Current
Pediatric Clinic Nurse
Cedars Sinai Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
Gastrointestinal Nurse
Santa Clara Valley Medical
12.2022 - 04.2023
COVID-19 Testing Site Manager
Santa Clara Valley Medical
05.2020 - 12.2022
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare
04.2015 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Bolsa Grande High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
No Degree - Licensed Vocational Nurse
American Career College
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