Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Degree
Languages
References
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LAURA RODRIGUEZ

Waco,TX

Summary

Family nurse practitioner candidate with extensive experience in cardiology and critical care, including leadership as a charge nurse. Proficient in managing patients with congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and post-procedural care. Expertise in ECG interpretation and interdisciplinary collaboration enhances patient outcomes. Bilingual in Spanish and English, facilitating improved communication and adherence among diverse patient populations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - Cardiology (Charge Nurse)

Ascension Providence
Waco, USA
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead 11-bed cardiology unit operations, staffing, and workflow
  • Manage CHF, AFib, CAD, and post-procedural cardiac patients
  • Interpret ECGs and escalate abnormalities
  • Collaborate with cardiology teams on treatment plans

Registered Nurse - Cardiology Clinic

Waco Cardiology Associates
Waco, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed high-volume triage calls in a busy cardiology clinic, assessing patient symptoms and determining urgency of care
  • Provided clinical guidance for cardiac complaints including chest pain, palpitations, dyspnea, and medication-related concerns
  • Coordinated care with providers, facilitating timely appointments, diagnostics, and interventions

Registered Nurse - ICU Travel

Aya Healthcare
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Delivered high-acuity care to critically ill patients, including those with cardiac, respiratory, and multi-organ conditions
  • Managed ventilators, vasoactive infusions, and continuous hemodynamic monitoring
  • Interpreted cardiac rhythms and responded to acute clinical changes
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Provided patient and family education and participated in end-of-life care when appropriate

Registered Nurse - ICU

Ascension Providence
Waco, USA
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Delivered high-acuity care to critically ill patients, including those with cardiac, respiratory, and multi-organ conditions
  • Managed ventilators, vasoactive infusions, and continuous hemodynamic monitoring

Education

MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

UT Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2026

BSN - Nursing

UT Arlington
Arlington, TX
01.2020

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Care coordination
  • Clinical documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • ECG interpretation

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • FNP-C Eligible May 2026

Degree

BSN, RN

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Cardiology (Charge Nurse)

Ascension Providence
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse - Cardiology Clinic

Waco Cardiology Associates
01.2022 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse - ICU Travel

Aya Healthcare
01.2020 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse - ICU

Ascension Providence
01.2017 - 01.2021

MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

UT Arlington

BSN - Nursing

UT Arlington
LAURA RODRIGUEZ