MARIA PAULA RODRIGUEZ
Lewisville,USA
Summary
Experienced Licensed Registered Nurse and foreign-trained medical doctor with strong clinical judgment and comprehensive medical knowledge. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and clinical documentation, fostering effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to implementing evidence-based practices and enhancing patient-centered care for optimal clinical outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse
Medical City North Hills
North Richland Hills, USA
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided direct care to trauma, medical-surgical, and telemetry patients while maintaining patient safety and accurate clinical documentation.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, monitored patient responses, and reported changes in condition to interdisciplinary team members.
- Administered medications and monitored therapeutic outcomes, adverse responses, and safety considerations.
- Used EMR/EHR systems to document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care coordination activities.
Case Manager
HealthCareClinics
Dallas, USA
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and supported individualized care plans for a high-volume patient population.
- Managed approximately 150 patients per month, tracking follow-up needs, care barriers, referrals, and outcomes.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to support chronic disease management, patient education, and continuity of care.
Medical Assistant
East Plano Family Clinic
Plano, USA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Triaged patients, obtained vital signs, collected clinical information, and supported accurate outpatient documentation.
- Assisted with minor procedures, wound care, suture removal, and patient education while maintaining infection-control standards.
Medical Doctor Internship
Hospital Senén Castillo
Zulia, Venezuela
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Functioned as first assistant during surgical procedures, demonstrating focus and adherence to protocols.
- Diagnosed patient conditions through comprehensive examinations and medical history analysis.
- Developed treatment plans to address diverse health issues and patient needs.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Savannah, GA09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Orlando, FL11-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Guayama, PR12-2023
Doctor of Medicine -
Universidad del Zulia
Zulia, Venezuela12-2019
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Protocol Adherence
- EMR/EHR Proficiency
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas Board of Nursing
- Wound Care Nurse Certified (WCN-C), Organization of Wound Care Nurses & Allied Healthcare Professionals (OWCNAHP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), National Institutes of Health
Timeline
Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse
Medical City North Hills
02.2025 - 11.2025
Case Manager
HealthCareClinics
11.2022 - 02.2025
Medical Assistant
East Plano Family Clinic
05.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Doctor Internship
Hospital Senén Castillo
08.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Associate of Science - Nursing
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Doctor of Medicine -
Universidad del Zulia