Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Other Experience
Relevant Experience
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Nanette Terrazas

San Antonio,Tx

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Aveanna Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
08.2021 - Current
  • Treatment of infants, children, and/or adolescents according to active plan of care, as given by physician and other appropriate personnel.
  • Administration of prescribed medications, treatments and therapies.
  • Accurately document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care, health promotion and teaching.
  • Educate patients and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting patient’s nursing needs.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

LVN

LHC Group Christus Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

LVN

Inspiration Hills Rehabilitation
San Antonio, TX
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

CNA

At Your Service Home Health
San Antonio, TX
01.2010 - 08.2012
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

CNA

VA Audie Murphy
San Antonio, TX
09.2008 - 09.2009
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
08.2022

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
05.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

St. Philips College
San Antonio, TX
12.2018

Associate of Liberal Arts -

Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX
05.2016

Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing -

Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX
12.2015

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Quest College
San Antonio, TX
08.2008

Medical Office Specialist -

Southern Careers Institute
San Antonio, TX
12.2001

Skills

  • Geriatric Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • Quality Improvement
  • Community Health
  • Compassion and Empathy

Other Experience

  • Dedicated
  • Responsible
  • Fast learner
  • Reliable to follow shift schedule

Relevant Experience

  • G-tube and gj-tube care, TPN, enteral feedings via Kangaroo Joey pump and Infinity pump, trach, vent, colostomy, ileostomy, straight catheter
  • CPT, Bi-pap, Back brace, AFO, Oxygen
  • Administration of prescribed medications, colostomy care, g-tube feedings and medications
  • Direct patient care pertaining to daily living activities, companionship, accompanied to appointments, relayed changes in patient status to the nurse
  • Personal hygiene, vital signs, performed in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and company standards

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

RN

Aveanna Healthcare
08.2021 - Current

LVN

LHC Group Christus Santa Rosa
02.2020 - 12.2020

LVN

Inspiration Hills Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 03.2020

CNA

At Your Service Home Health
01.2010 - 08.2012

CNA

VA Audie Murphy
09.2008 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

San Antonio College

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -

San Antonio College

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

St. Philips College

Associate of Liberal Arts -

Northwest Vista College

Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing -

Northwest Vista College

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Quest College

Medical Office Specialist -

Southern Careers Institute
Nanette Terrazas