LIzbeth Portillo
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Compassionate nursing extern with strong skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to infection control compliance and enhancing patient mobility.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Brownsville, TX
12.2025 - Current
- Supported nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily routines to promote efficient care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions and discharges to ensure a welcoming environment for patients.
- Assisted in mobility exercises and provided support to patients.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care delivery and facilitate comprehensive treatment plans.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to supervising nurse.
Sales Associate
Lowe's
Brownsville, Texas
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Guided customers in selecting products and addressing inquiries to enhance satisfaction.
- Maintained organized product displays to enhance visual appeal and accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient store operations and stock levels.
- Provided product knowledge training to new associates on sales techniques and inventory.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked shelves to ensure product availability.
Sales Associate
Academy Sports Outdoors
Brownsville, TX
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Maintained clean store environment, enhancing customer experience and ensuring compliance with standards.
- Restocked shelves efficiently, ensuring product availability and supporting sales.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Built relationships with peers and management, fostering collaboration and contributing to team goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Health Sciences
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX05-2024
High School Diploma -
Homer Hanna High School
Brownsville, TX06-2020
Bachelor of Science - School of Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX03-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Foley insertion
- IV insertion
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound Care
- Tube feeding
- Pain management
- Infection control
- Health promotion
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Mobility assistance
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Valley Baptist Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Lowe's
07.2023 - 12.2025
Sales Associate
Academy Sports Outdoors
11.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Health Sciences
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
High School Diploma -
Homer Hanna High School
Bachelor of Science - School of Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley