Jessica Carrizal
Spring,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Humble Vascular Surgical Center, showcasing expertise in critical thinking and patient advocacy. Excelled in emergency response, significantly enhancing patient care through effective teamwork and collaboration. Renowned for reliability and adept in IV administration, consistently delivering superior outcomes in high-stakes environments. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Humble Vascular Surgical Center
03.2018 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- 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.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
01.2014 - 11.2018
- Regularly floated to different floors including: psych, CDU, telemetry and med surg
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Relief charge nurse on rehab unit, telemetry and med surg
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and evaluated patient care plans.
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
- Assisted patients with long-term physical disabilities and chronic illnesses by creating personally tailored recovery plans.
- Provided educational and informative resources for nursing staff, patients and clinical staff.
Staff Nurse
Health South Rehab
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Relife charge nurse/ house supervisor
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Medical Receptionist
KSF Orthopaedic Center P.A.
08.2003 - 08.2006
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TXAssociate Degree in Nursing -
Lone Star College System
Spring, TXSkills
- Precepting
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Response
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Reliability
- Patient Management
- Chest pain management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Infection Control
- IV Administration
Certification
- CRRN
- ACLS
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Humble Vascular Surgical Center
03.2018 - Current
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
01.2014 - 11.2018
Staff Nurse
Health South Rehab
01.2010 - 01.2013
Medical Receptionist
KSF Orthopaedic Center P.A.
08.2003 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lone Star College System
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