JOSE ALONZO
Weslaco,Texas
Summary
Proactive and compassionate health care professional with diverse experience. Demonstrates strong clinical communication, interpersonal skills, and effective time management while maintaining a patient-focused approach. Dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and individualized care while working effectively with patients, families, and the health care team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
McAllen Heart Hospital (CCU)
04.2025 - Current
- Educated patients and families on heart disease management and prevention, enhancing understanding of care protocols.
- Coordinated communication with physicians and healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Managed and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions, ensuring timely adjustments to care plans.
- Administering, and managing continuous intravenous medications which may include propofol, fentanyl, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and precedex.
- Monitored hemodynamic status of patients using invasive devices. with devices that provide invasive monitoring such as arterial lines and swan ganz catheters.
REGISTERED NURSE
Baylor Scott and White
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and monitored high-risk medications, adjusting care plans in collaboration with physicians.
- Monitoring the hemodynamic status and reporting critical changes to the attending and consulted physicians.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team to initiate and adjust care plans based on patient needs.
- Delivered patient-centered care, ensuring high-quality treatment and positive patient outcomes.
REGISTERED NURSE
McAllen Heart Hospital (PCCU)
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Monitored patient hemodynamic status and managed continuous intravenous medications for optimal patient stability.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments and executed treatment plans provided by attending physicians.
- Communicate critical results and changes in patient condition to the attending or on-call physician.
- Collaborated with a healthcare team to enhance the plan of care and improve patient recovery.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
McAllen Transitional Care Center
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with physicians and registered nurses to ensure patient-centered care and improve overall treatment outcomes.
- Ensured safe medication administration to support patient health.
- Reported changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or the nurse manager to facilitate timely interventions.
- Delivered compassionate nursing while conducting focused assessments to address patient needs.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05-2022
Vocational Nursing Certification - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2018
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Management of arterial and central lines
- IABP monitoring and management
- Ventilator management
- Ultrasound Guided IV Insertion
Certification
Advance Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association), Basic Life Support (American Heart Association), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association)
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- 2023 Daisy Award Recipient
- 2024 Daisy Award Nominee
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
McAllen Heart Hospital (CCU)
04.2025 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Baylor Scott and White
07.2024 - 02.2025
REGISTERED NURSE
McAllen Heart Hospital (PCCU)
06.2022 - 06.2024
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
McAllen Transitional Care Center
04.2021 - 01.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
South Texas College
Vocational Nursing Certification - Nursing
South Texas College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley