JACQUELINE D. ACEVEDO
Registered Nurse
Wylie,TX
Summary
Seeking to use newly earned skills and knowledge as a Nurse Injector while continuing to grow with experience, and furthering education. Proven to quickly adapt and handle any medical or emergent situation, with excellent critical thinking skills to perform under pressure. Excellent interpersonal skills, a dedicated employee of 19yrs at a world-renowned children’s hospital, and highly motivated to begin a career as a Nurse Injector.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Services
Children's Health
01.2020 - Current
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient's status ensuring continuity of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on 31 bed unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Patient Care Technician – Acute Care Services
Children's Health
04.2014 - 01.2020
- Respond quickly to patient and family needs and problem solve appropriately o
- Assist nurses and physicians during medical procedures
- Ensure patient safety for all patients throughout hospital
- Proficient in keeping high risk behavior patients and families safe, as well as staff
- Uses critical thinking skills and escalates abnormal vital signs or patient deterioration to appropriate RN and/or physician
- Skilled in EKG, lab draws, glucose checks and intravenous catheter placement from newborn to adolescent
Patient Care Coordinator – Radiology
Children's Health
08.2005 - 04.2014
- Prepare patients, MRI suite, medications and retrieve protocols from medical directors
- Assist with Anesthesiologists, Nursing and Technologists throughout Radiology department
- Coordinate patient’s schedule with floors and staffing, i.e.., ER, ICU, medical surgery units
- Ensure safety regulations
- Assisted with patient positioning and holding
Patient Care Coordinator - Diagnostic
Children's Health
08.2005 - 10.2006
- Assisted with patient positioning and holding
- Prepared x-ray rooms, turned over and cleaned between patients
- Assisted Technologists during trauma cases in emergency department
Receptionist – Radiology
Children's Health
07.2005 - 08.2005
- Answered multi phone line equipment
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX05.2021
Certification - Neurotoxins And Dermal Fillers
Zerrudo Injectables Academy, PLLC
McKinney, TX04.2024
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX12.2019
Associates Degree in Science -
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX05.2017
Certification - Paramedical Emergency Services
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX02.2014
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT-B -
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX01.2012
NREMT-P certification -
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Excellent, positive communication skills
- BLS Heath provider certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Bilingual
- Detail-oriented, Clinical Judgement
- Customer service focused
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Services
Children's Health
01.2020 - Current
Patient Care Technician – Acute Care Services
Children's Health
04.2014 - 01.2020
Patient Care Coordinator – Radiology
Children's Health
08.2005 - 04.2014
Patient Care Coordinator - Diagnostic
Children's Health
08.2005 - 10.2006
Receptionist – Radiology
Children's Health
07.2005 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Certification - Neurotoxins And Dermal Fillers
Zerrudo Injectables Academy, PLLC
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Brookhaven College
Associates Degree in Science -
Brookhaven College
Certification - Paramedical Emergency Services
Brookhaven College
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT-B -
Brookhaven College
NREMT-P certification -
Brookhaven College