Natalie Quezada
Kemp,TX
Summary
Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering 384 hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration, and health education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Stephen F. Austin State University
01.2023 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
- Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Developed practical skills such as wound care management, IV insertion, catheterization procedures through hands-on training under supervision from registered nurses.
- Collaborated with preceptor in coordinating daily assignments, ensuring smooth workflow and effective time management.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Performed thorough physical assessments, identifying potential health risks and escalating critical information promptly to the appropriate clinical staff.
- Gained valuable experience working with diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and surgical patients across various clinical settings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Delivered high-quality patient care under pressure during emergency situations alongside experienced nursing staff members.
CNA Student
Trinity Valley Community College
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Displayed critical thinking skills when faced with complex caregiving scenarios involving multiple patients at once.
- Built rapport with patients and their families, establishing trust and promoting open communication regarding care needs.
- Delivered high-quality personal care services within the scope of practice as a CNA student, ensuring patient satisfaction.
- Enhanced teamwork abilities by collaborating closely with other CNAs, nurses, and healthcare providers to achieve common goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2025
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05.2023
Skills
- Spanish Fluency
- Collecting vitals
- Infection control standards
- Nursing Assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Care Plan Management/Documentation
- Certified in BLS
- Foley catheter and Central Line Dressing Change
- Patient Education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Student
Stephen F. Austin State University
01.2023 - Current
CNA Student
Trinity Valley Community College
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stephen F Austin State University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
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