Karina Labastida
McAllen,TX
Summary
Eager to leverage my strong clinical skills in a supportive healthcare environment. I excel in patient assessment, adapt quickly to new settings, and have hands-on experience in acute care. As a detail-oriented new graduated registered nurse, I collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes while upholding patient comfort and confidentiality. I am committed to delivering excellent patient care and contributing to the organization's mission of healthcare excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Patient Care Technician
South Texas Health Systems Edinburg - ER
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Supported patient transfers and positioning, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Followed infection control protocols and assisted with postmortem care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX08-2024
Certification of Completion - Vocational Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12-2021
Certification of Completion - Patient Care Technician
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12-2018
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Preceptor
- Teamwork
- Microsoft online
- Critical thinking
- Organized
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
South Texas Health Systems Edinburg - ER
01.2019 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Rio Grande Valley College
Certification of Completion - Vocational Nursing
South Texas College
Certification of Completion - Patient Care Technician
South Texas College
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