Nicole Rodriguez, BSN, RN
Summary
Ambitious Registered Nurse with twelve years' experience in various settings. Strong skills in direct patient care, leadership, communication, teaching, and team dynamics. Looking to expand my knowledge and experience in women's health in a setting that is focused on safe, professional, and outcome-based patient care.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead School Nurse
Raton Public School District
02.2023 - Current
- Evaluate existing programs for effectiveness and identified areas for improvement based on best practices in school nursing.
- Manage medications according to physician orders while ensuring safety protocols are met.
- Maintain accurate records of student health information including medical histories, immunization records and treatment plans.
- Train new nurses/health assistants on infection control protocols, medication administration, emergency response plans and other relevant topics.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations involving students or faculty members.
- Develop and implement school health policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents to develop individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Demonstrate leadership skills in the supervision of nursing staff, providing guidance and direction to ensure quality patient care.
- Assess sick and injured children to provide on-the-spot first aid treatment.
- Monitor blood pressures, blood sugars, and nutrition for select students.
- Develop and implement health plans for students with specific health needs.
- Phlebotomy instructor for Healthcare Career Pathway students enrolled with Santa Fe Community College.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Lovelace Women's Hospital
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Monitored lab values closely to detect potential issues that could lead to adverse outcomes.
- Displayed strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Advised new mothers on infant safety practices such as car seat installation and sleep position recommendations.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on their needs and preferences.
- Provided comprehensive postpartum care to patients, including physical assessments, wound care, medication administration, and patient education.
- Performed newborn assessments, monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided breastfeeding support.
- Maintained excellent communication with physicians regarding changes in patient condition or treatment plan modifications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Miners Colfax Medical Center
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Utilized advanced critical thinking skills to assess maternal fetal complications and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Recognized emergent situations requiring rapid response teams or transfer of patients to higher levels of care.
- Compassionately provided emotional support to new parents during the transition from hospital to home environment.
- Counseled patients and families on postpartum care topics such as breastfeeding, contraception, infant safety, nutrition, and parenting strategies.
- Identified potential risks associated with labor progression and took appropriate actions as needed.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored side effects or adverse reactions.
- Conducted newborn assessments including Apgar scoring immediately following delivery.
- Assisted with labor induction techniques such as oxytocin administration.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of laboring women utilizing electronic fetal monitoring technology.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
Health Informatics Registered Nurse
Miners Colfax Medical Center
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing and maintaining electronic health record systems.
- Monitored system performance metrics to ensure optimal functionality of all related hardware and software components.
- Reviewed reports generated from various databases for accuracy prior to release.
- Collaborated with IT personnel to troubleshoot technical issues related to health information systems.
- Prepared activity reports to inform management of status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
Surgery Clinic Registered Nurse
Miners Colfax Medical Center
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Prioritized tasks based on urgency and importance while managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Developed strong communication skills while interacting with patients in a professional manner.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for follow up visits or referrals when necessary.
- Assisted physicians during exams by gathering information from patients' records and providing needed equipment.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients throughout their visit.
- Utilized problem solving techniques to anticipate and address potential issues or concerns.
- Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse
Miners Colfax Medical Center
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Prioritized tasks based on urgency and importance while managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Monitored vital signs as well as physical and emotional status of patients during visits.
- Performed venipuncture for laboratory testing according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients throughout their visit.
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries related to health care services.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for follow up visits or referrals when necessary.
- Ensured accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations in accordance with clinic policies.
- Assisted physicians during exams by gathering information from patients' records and providing needed equipment.
- Reviewed charts for accuracy prior to filing them into permanent record system.
- Anticipated patient flow and scheduling problems or conflicts to properly intervene.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Miners Colfax Medical Center
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Provided quality patient care in a fast-paced medical surgical unit, utilizing strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Administered medications, treatments and therapies according to established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Demonstrated exceptional communication and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered care to improve patient outcomes and aid in faster recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams from various departments such as pharmacy, nutrition services or rehabilitation therapy when needed.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and LPNs to fulfill daily nursing duties.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, laboratory tests results, medication history review and physical examinations.
- Conducted daily rounds to monitor the status of all assigned patients and identified any potential complications or changes in condition requiring prompt intervention.
- Educated patients regarding medications, procedures, and treatments.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress towards goals and provide input regarding best practices for care delivery.
- Implemented end-of-life protocols when necessary while providing compassionate support for patients and families during this difficult time.
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
04.2013 - 07.2013
- Maintained current knowledge of policies, protocols and regulations related to Emergency Room services.
- Demonstrated ability to provide efficient and effective care for a wide variety of medical conditions.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while ensuring quality patient outcomes.
- Performed detailed assessments of vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate and temperature readings.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using electronic medical records systems for charting purposes.
- Administered medications accurately as prescribed by physician orders.
- Ensured that all supplies were available in the Emergency Room setting prior to initiating any procedure or treatment.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Albuquerque, NM01.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Raton High School
Raton, NM05.2008
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Leadership qualities
- Interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Direct patient care
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient education and counseling
- Staff training and development
- Group and individual instruction
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Computer skills
- Electronic records management
- Breastfeeding support
- Patient safety
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN#77298
- Certified Lactation Counselor, ALPP-336022
- Basic Life Support, 02/25-02/27
Awards
Recipient of P.E.O. Program of Continuing Education Grant
Timeline
Lead School Nurse
Raton Public School District
02.2023 - Current
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Lovelace Women's Hospital
02.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Miners Colfax Medical Center
09.2019 - 02.2022
Health Informatics Registered Nurse
Miners Colfax Medical Center
02.2019 - 09.2019
Surgery Clinic Registered Nurse
Miners Colfax Medical Center
02.2017 - 02.2019
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse
Miners Colfax Medical Center
07.2015 - 02.2017
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Miners Colfax Medical Center
08.2013 - 07.2015
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
04.2013 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
High School Diploma - undefined
Raton High School
Master of Science - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
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