Rebeca Zarazua
626 E 2nd St. La Grulla,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse seeking to expand my skills and knowledge. Have 9 years of nursing experience in the medical field working as an License Vocational Nurse with pediatric and geriatric patients. Implements nursing care under supervision to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast paced emergent settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2017 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Chart changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Charge Nurse
Epic Health Services
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided private care for children at home.
- Monitored vital signs constantly.
- Performed head to toe assessments when needed.
- Communicated effectively with patient's parents and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Charge Nurse
Emmanuel Adult Day Care
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Administer prescribed medication subcutaneous, intramuscular, and oral.
- Scheduled medical appointments as needed
- Checked vital signs daily.
- Document and report to PCP any changes in patients health condition.
- Develops patients care plan.
Charge Nurse
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Administer medications as prescribed via Intravenous, orally, Subcutaneous, and transdermal.
- Address patients needs
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Documentation on patients chart on any changes
Education
Certificate - Echo Tech
Keith Mauney & Associates Ultrasound Training Inst
Irving, TX09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Register Nurse
School of Nursing Dr Jose Angel Cadena Y Cadena
Reynosa, Mx.12.2019
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX08.2013
Patient Care Assistant - Nursing
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX12.2011
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande City High School
Rio Grande City, TX05.2010
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Adaptable
- Teamwork
- Bilingual
- Supervision
- Multi-Tasking
- Communications
- First Aid/CPR
- Duty Delegation
- Data Collection
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified EKG Technician
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2017 - Current
Charge Nurse
Epic Health Services
03.2016 - 03.2017
Charge Nurse
Emmanuel Adult Day Care
09.2015 - 07.2016
Charge Nurse
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - 09.2015
Certificate - Echo Tech
Keith Mauney & Associates Ultrasound Training Inst
Bachelor of Science - Register Nurse
School of Nursing Dr Jose Angel Cadena Y Cadena
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
South Texas College
Patient Care Assistant - Nursing
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande City High School
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified EKG Technician
- Licensed Vocational Nurse