Priscilla Rodriguez
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every patient and their families a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating OR Nurse
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
San Antonio , TX
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in PACU/Pre-op departments
- Performed circulating duties such as setting up sterile fields per surgeon preference cards and passing instruments and supplies during operations.
- Provided preoperative teaching to patients and their families regarding anesthesia, surgery, and post-operative care.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels as appropriate for the age of the patient.
School Nurse
San Antonio Academy Of Texas
San Antonio , TX
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Advocated for student's needs with the interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Helped students and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
LVN
UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Performed venipuncture to obtain laboratory specimens for testing.
- Communicated effectively with diverse groups including staff, colleagues, families and community members.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored for adverse reactions.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, treatments and diagnostic tests as needed.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Completed Prior auths
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
CNA
Christus Health
Corpus Christi , TX
08.2008 - 07.2021
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
LVN
University Hospital - University Health System
San Antonio, TX
07.2012 - 01.2019
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies and procedures when providing patient care services.
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio 10-2023
License - Nursing
Career Point College
San Antonio, TX06-2016
High School Diploma -
Richard King HS
Corpus Christi06-2006
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Charting
Certification
- ALS
- BLS
- CPR
Timeline
Circulating OR Nurse
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
11.2023 - Current
School Nurse
San Antonio Academy Of Texas
08.2021 - 11.2024
LVN
UT Health San Antonio
01.2019 - 08.2021
LVN
University Hospital - University Health System
07.2012 - 01.2019
CNA
Christus Health
08.2008 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
License - Nursing
Career Point College
High School Diploma -
Richard King HS
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