Highly experienced and well-trained nursing professional with sound clinical knowledge honed over a 21-year career. Offering the knowledge and abilities necessary to deliver high quality, patient centered care. Currently seeking a position as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
Webster, TX
09.2002 - Current
21 years as a neonatal nurse
Experience on the Neonatal Stabilization Team
Proficient ability to handle infants with full care and safety
In-depth knowledge of neonatal medical terminology and development of preterm and term infants
Sound knowledge of handling and working of high-tech equipment such as incubators, ventilators etc.
Monitor patients closely to spot problems and report concerns to treating providers
Attend high-risk deliveries with stabilization team
Certified Medical Assistant
UTMB Galveston
Galveston, TX
09.1997 - 07.2000
Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Certified Medical Assistant
Doctors Rizzo and Rivero
Houston, TX
05.1994 - 08.1997
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Collected urine and blood samples from patients when necessary
Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UTMB School of Nursing
Galveston, TX
08-2002
Skills
High level of autonomy
Attends high-risk deliveries and assist with resuscitation of infants
Stabilization of critically ill preterm and term infants
Strong Clinical Judgment
Expert in difficult IV placement
Expert in PICC line placement and maintenance of site
Past experience as charge nurse
Certification
Rivero
RN-Registered Nurse, Texas
BLS-Basic Life Support
NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Former instructor)
RNC-NIC-Registered Nurse Certified-Neonatal intensive Care Nursing