MARIA PAOLA ROBLES
Waxahachie
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Baylor Scott & White, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating strong communication and critical thinking skills. Committed to delivering compassionate care while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White
Waxahachie
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders in fast-paced environment.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop effective patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient conditions and interventions.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Responded swiftly to life-threatening situations using advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Assisted physicians during exams and medical procedures as needed.
Registered Nurse
Goodside Health
Mansfield
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Triage patients efficiently, documenting health histories and symptoms in eMDs.
- Maintain cleanliness of rooms by organizing materials and restocking supplies between patients.
- Obtain vital signs and conduct rapid tests, including nasal swabs for strep, flu, RSV, COVID, and urinalysis.
- Collaborate with families from diverse cultural backgrounds, utilizing translators for effective communication.
- Administer medications, apply splints for fractures or sprains, and prepare wounds for sutures.
- Assist in positioning patients during radiology procedures to ensure optimal imaging results.
- Manage front desk duties, including answering calls, verifying insurance coverage, and registering patients.
- Communicate abnormalities clearly to providers to facilitate prompt attention.
- Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Goodside Health
Mansfield
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Triage the patients in an efficient manner, obtain health history and symptoms they've been experiencing and document information on eMDs
- Kept rooms ready for the providers that required cleaning the rooms between patients, making sure materials were organized, and restocking supplies.
- Vital signs are taken, rapid testings were done based on the s/s given; such as nasal swabs for strep, flu, RSV, COVID, and/or urinalysis
- Worked with families from different cultural backgrounds and language, using translators and understanding of cultural competence.
- I strive to provide high quality patient care that includes giving medication administration, splinting to immobilize a fracture or sprain, cleaning of wounds to prepare for sutures/stitches for the provider, and aid in positioning the patients during radiology procedures
- My front desk responsibilities includes answer phone calls, verify insurance coverage, registration of patient, and do call backs on lab results received.
- Responsibilities are the same from the position of LVN.
- My job has taught me how to communicate clearly with providers and give necessary information of any abnormalities that needs to be seen quickly.
- Urgent Care for Kids
RN Student
Navarro College
Waco
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered medications and prescribed treatments while evaluating effectiveness and coordinating with supervising RN for health plan adjustments.
- Provided comprehensive patient services, including blood draws, IV line insertions, and foley catheter placements.
- Educated patients on medication regimens and at-home care strategies to promote wellness.
- Monitored patient conditions and documented findings using EPIC software for accurate records.
- Operated intravenous infusion pumps and blood glucose monitors according to prescribed protocols.
- Adhered to infection control protocols, emphasizing hand hygiene and isolation precautions.
RN Preceptorship
Navarro College
Ennis
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered medications as prescribed by the providers.
- Inserted intravenous lines IVs and managed patients on IV therapy.
- Assessed patients on arrival to emergency department on their medical conditions.
- Inserted an NG tube and called radiology to verify placement.
- Performed CPR and aided in stabilizing the patient before intubation.
- Made two calls under supervision of my preceptor to higher acuity hospitals for transfer of patients. Giving SBAR.
- Ennis Regional Medical Center
LVN Student
Navarro College
Waxahachie
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Provide direct patient care
- Foley catheter insertion for both male and female.
- Administration of feedings through a gastronomy tube and jejunostomy tube
- Secondary assessments on patient's health status and wound care management
- Time managed by prioritization with an average of 20 patient caseload based on acuity.
- Assess for any changes in patients' condition, changes reported to the charge nurse on the unit, along with contacting the patient's provider.
- Followed the seven rights of medication administration under supervised clinical instructor.
- Completed SBARs to the head nurse regarding patient's status and condition at the end of shift.
- Helped the nurse check the food trays before released to the CNAs, monitored intake of food and fed the patients. Documented percentage of food eaten.
- Legend Oaks Retirement/Long Term Facility
Inspector Packer
Dart Container
Waxahachie
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Inspected printed images on foam cups to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted regular audits of production processes to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Reported errors to designated personnel for prompt resolution.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety.
- Accurately recorded package counts during shifts to manage orders effectively.
- Evaluated product quality, approving or rejecting boxes based on established criteria.
- Collaborated with multiple team members to enhance communication in a fast-paced setting.
- Ensured clear communication among team members to minimize errors and maintain safety.
- Executed physical tasks, standing for over 12 hours and lifting boxes exceeding 50 pounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas, TX12-2025
Associates of Science - Nursing
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX05.2024
License in Vocational Nursing -
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX08.2022
Associate of Science -
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX05.2016
Skills
- Patient assessment and medication administration
- Strong communication and teamwork
- Critical thinking and using judgement to make decisions
- Insurance verification
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Team collaboration
- Cultural competence
- EPIC use
Certification
- BLS Provider, 07/01/25
- RN License- 1090172 Multistate, 06/30/26
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Goodside Health
06.2024 - 01.2025
RN Preceptorship
Navarro College
10.2023 - 11.2023
RN Student
Navarro College
06.2023 - 03.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Goodside Health
11.2022 - 06.2024
LVN Student
Navarro College
06.2022 - 07.2022
Inspector Packer
Dart Container
08.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associates of Science - Nursing
Navarro College
License in Vocational Nursing -
Navarro College
Associate of Science -
Navarro College