Olga Ximenez
San Antonio
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Methodist Healthcare
San Antonio
07.2024 - Current
- Executed critical interventions during medical emergencies to stabilize patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic treatment.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and discharge instructions to promote recovery.
- Trained new nursing staff on essential procedures, policies, and best practices to enhance care delivery.
- Preceptor Advocate Leader (PAL) for unit onboarding; coordinated preceptor–preceptee scheduling, monitored orientation progress, and ensured completion of required onboarding documentation
Young Nurse Leadership Program
Methodist Healthcare
San Antonio
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Completed year-long Young Nurse Leadership Program, developing leadership and goal-setting skills, engaging in volunteer activities, and earning certificate for future CNC role.
Nursing Student Extern
Methodist Healthcare
San Antonio
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported nursing staff in delivering patient care and facilitating daily activities to enhance patient comfort.
- Aided patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and ambulation, to promote independence and dignity.
- Observed and recorded patient vital signs and reported changes.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Ensured adherence to hospital policies and procedures for infection control.
- Participated in training sessions and workshops to expand nursing knowledge and skills for better patient care.
Medical Assistant
Texas MedClinic
San Antonio
03.2010 - 10.2020
- I have been in the medical field for ten years assisting patients and physicians with basic vital signs, laboratory procedures and testing, blood draw and IV administration and x-rays.
- Provided assistance to patients and peers, addressing inquiries and delivering support to enhance patient experience.
- Adapted to the demands of a fast-paced urgent care environment.
- Coordinated administrative tasks, processing paperwork and managing phone support to streamline operations.
- Trained and certified new and current employees and externs, fostering consistent practices across locations in San Antonio and Austin.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hallmark University
San Antonio, TX05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Hallmark College
TX05-2010
High School Diploma -
San Antonio School for Inquiry and Creativity
San Antonio, TX05-2005
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Intravenous administration
- IV therapy management
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Assisting in procedures
- Wound care
- Pharmacological management
- Infection control procedures
- Laboratory procedures
- Discharge planning
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Patient prioritization
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Chest Port Access/ Deaccess
Certification
CPR certification via American Red Cross
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Methodist Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
Young Nurse Leadership Program
Methodist Healthcare
05.2024 - 05.2025
Nursing Student Extern
Methodist Healthcare
01.2024 - 06.2024
Medical Assistant
Texas MedClinic
03.2010 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hallmark University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Hallmark College
High School Diploma -
San Antonio School for Inquiry and Creativity