Liliana Vazquez
Haslet,TX
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 19+ years in PCU and acute care, specializing in medical-surgical ICU. Renowned for compassionate, patient-focused care, excel in developing personalized plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery. My approach blends deep empathy with professionalism, ensuring patient comfort and family support. Known for reliability, punctuality, committed to high-quality care and patient advocacy, significantly impacting patients' healing journeys in emergency and intensive care settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments for over 1600+ patients.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Supported healthcare team of 17 nursing professionals by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Texas Health Resources Arlington Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Conducted ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to document success of interventions and strategies in relation to plan of care.
- Educated over 620+ patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Vanderbilt Medical Center
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures and/or transplant unit.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12.1996
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Miami Lakes Tech
Miami, United States03.1995
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- High level of autonomy
- Professional bedside manner
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Accurate rhythm interpretation
- Patient education
- JCAHO/HIPAA Compliant
- Critical Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Unit Administration
- Nursing Staff Leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Florida
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 04/2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 04/2023
Timeline
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
Cardiac Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, PCU
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
07.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, PCU
Texas Health Resources Arlington Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 07.2019
Cardiac Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
06.2016 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Vanderbilt Medical Center
12.2014 - 12.2015
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Miami Lakes Tech