Magdalena Rodriguez
RN
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
I have over 26 years of bedside nursing in various departments starting with L & D, CVICU,PACU , In - patient Rehab and Med- Surg Tele. Started as a Graduate nurse in 1990 in Valley Baptist then became an RN in March 1991. In 2015, I resigned from my job at Kingwood Medical Center to care for family. Returned to work with Cornerstone Hosp. in Round Rock in 2017 up to Aug 2018. Resigned from this job to continue recovery from car accident in 2018. In July of 2019 came to work with Methodist Rehabilitation Hosp. Went home to my country in February of 2020 for family but failed to return to work owing to the pandemic lockdown in our country. Professional nursing experienced in primary care and licensed in Texas(expires 04/2024). Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all background. Believes in accountability and ownership of the quality of work affecting all recipients - patients/ families, MD's and other members of the care team, supervisors/employer and co workers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
Dallas, TX
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Performed head to toe assessment every 12 hour shift. Medication reconciliation and Md notification.
- Discussed plan of care with patient & family as appropriate based on status report from outgoing shift and Md order.
- Administer medications & prepare for their prescribed therapy at the gym.
- Monitor for changes in patient status, and changes in care plan based on Md orders.
- Participate in Team Conference as scheduled.
- Perform procedures such as wound care and blood draws as scheduled.
- Update Md / family on unfavorable changes in patient status.
- Coordinate nursing care with the other members of the Rehab team for smoother process of care delivery.
RN Staff Nurse
Cornerstone Critical Care Hospital
RoundRock, TX
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Performed admission assessments and discharge transfer needs.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
RN Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Kingwood Medical Center
Kingwood, TX
09.2008 - 09.2015
- Performed admission assessments and discharges.
- Performed medication reconciliation. Administer ordered medications and other treatment orders.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborate with RN Case Manager, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Dietary Dept. for a successful In- Patient Rehabilitation stay.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
Cleveland, TX
03.2006 - 09.2008
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Harlingen, TX
10.1996 - 03.2006
- Performed admission assessment upon arrival from OR to prioritize focus of care such as airway, vital signs instability or surgical wound bleeding.
- Administered medications via IV and intramuscular injections or oral route and or blood products as needed and monitored patient responses.
- Control pain safely.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Update family, attending MD and other members of care team on latest status prior discharge from PACU.
RN Staff Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
Harlingen, TX
03.1994 - 10.1996
- Performed head to toe assessments every shift.
- Administers medication and treatment orders such as post op wound care & parenteral feedings.
- Continues hemodynamic monitoring and titration of drips according to prescribed endpoints and patient response.
- Timely communication with MD/RT for airway management & ventilator management as needed for extubation or reintubation.
- Update Charge Nurse ,MD and family for status change as needed.
RN Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Harlingen
Harlingen, Texas
08.1991 - 03.1994
- Performed admission assessments on Obstetric patients, notify MD of findings immediately and carry out orders in accordance to urgency of patient needs.
- Continuous updates to MD based on progress of labor or failure to progress. Update on changes with Fetal status.
- Attend to patients in active labor and assist during delivery & assist with New Born care.
- Performed antepartum and post partum care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Mindanao State University
Philippines 07.1987 - 03.1989
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Zamboanga Gen. Hosp. School of Nursing
Philippines 06.1978 - 03.1981
Master of Science - Nursing Education
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX 08.2002 - 12.2005
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Treatment Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Examination
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Procedure Assistance
- Medical Supply Management
- Decision Making
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Cornerstone Critical Care Hospital
09.2017 - 08.2018
RN Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Kingwood Medical Center
09.2008 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
03.2006 - 09.2008
Master of Science - Nursing Education
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
08.2002 - 12.2005
Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
10.1996 - 03.2006
RN Staff Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
03.1994 - 10.1996
RN Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Harlingen
08.1991 - 03.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Mindanao State University
07.1987 - 03.1989
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Zamboanga Gen. Hosp. School of Nursing
06.1978 - 03.1981
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