MONIQUE HECTOR, BSN, RN

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse aiming to advance at an institution that encourages leadership, continuous growth, and knowledge enhancement.

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Acute care experience
• Strong assessment skills
• Medication administration, IV starts, 12 lead EKG, cardiac monitors
• Time management
• Teamwork skills

Registered Nurse | June 2022

BLS

ACLS

PALS

FEMA IS-700 B Incident Management

Advantage Surgical Partners - Pre-op / PACU / Pre-assessment team 

May 2024- Present | Houston, TX

-Conduct pre-operative assessment, verify informed consents, and report abnormal findings to anesthesia team.

-Provide patient-centered education and promote understanding of surgical procedures. 

- Ensure patient readiness for surgery, including NPO status, and medication reconciliation. 

-Monitor patients postoperatively, manage airways, administer medications, and ensure safe recovery and discharge.

United Surgical Partners International - Post Anesthesia Recovery Nurse 

2022-2024| Houston, TX 

-Provided recovery care for post surgical adult and pediatric patients, including airway management and cardiac monitoring.

-Administered medications, managed pain, and assessed vitals and consciousness levels post-anesthesia. 

-Delivered post-op education to patients and families, ensuring clarity on discharge instructions.

-Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to escalate concerns and provide timely interventions.

Dr. Dickie Lee Fox Scholarship for Clinical Excellence in Nursing | 2021

Dean's list | 2021 & 2022

Bronze Medal For EMT-Basic Student Excellence | 2015