Conducts patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide the physician with important patient health information.
Assesses patients by observing symptoms and collecting history and physical information to report to treatment team.
Partners with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans, to deliver high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse - Preop
South Texas Surgical Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2015 - 01.2021
Assessed patient health history and current physiological condition to ensure they are safe for surgery
Prepare the patient and carry out the orders required for surgery.
Coordinated care with physicians and other operating room staff to prepare for surgery
Fast-paced environment where multitasking and quick, critical thinking skills are required.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area
Corpus Christi, TX
2013 - 2015
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Medical City Children's Hospital
Dallas, TX
2011 - 2013
Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU
Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
San Antonio, TX
2009 - 2011
Provided collaborative care for neonates 23 weeks and older.
Expertly cared for a wide range of complex neonatal patients which include gastroschisis, meconium aspiration, diaphragmatic hernias, patent ductus arteriosus, hydronephrosis, genetic disorders, congenital malformations, etc.
Strong experience with high frequency oscillatory ventilators, conventional ventilators, CPAP, vapotherm, nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, post-mortem, ostomy, and wound care
Attend high-risk deliveries and admissions, and perform appropriate care per the infant's condition, following NRP guidelines.
Assist physicians and NNPs during examinations, treatments, and procedures such as umbilical line placement, lumbar punctures, PICC and PAL placement.
Pre-operative and post-operative care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05.2007
Certifications and Training
BLS, ACLS, PALS - Expires January 2026
Neurotoxin and Dermal Filler Workshop completion at Hill Aesthetics - September 2023
Nursing License
Texas Board of Nursing Compact Registered Nurse License - Expires December 2026
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE - PRE ASSESMENT TESTING/ PREOP
Saratoga Surgical Center
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - Preop
South Texas Surgical Hospital
03.2015 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area
2013 - 2015
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Medical City Children's Hospital
2011 - 2013
Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU
Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
2009 - 2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
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