Rebekah Escobedo
San Antonio,Tx
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience providing high-quality patient care. Skilled in managing acute and chronic conditions, post-operative recovery, and complex comorbidities in diverse Veteran populations. and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates strong clinical judgement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and proficiency in CPRS, BCMA, and electronic health record documentation. Committed to upholding VHA standards of care, promoting patient safety, quality improvement, and fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and continuous learning in a team-driven healthcare environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Provide 4:1 ratio skilled nursing care to patients post op, chronic, or acute diseases.
- Proficient in handling foley catheters, chest tubes, JP drains, and wound drains.
- Monitoring and managing post-operative patients, including pain management, mobility assistance, and preventing complications (DVT, pneumonia, etc.)
- Use of personal protective equipment to prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)
- Effective communication with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare team members.
- Ability to manage a high patient load while prioritizing critical tasks efficiently.
- Use of CPRS and BCMA electronic medical records
Registered Nurse
Legent Orthopedic & Spinal Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide 5:1 ratio care for patients recovering from spinal and orthopedic surgeries
- Perform post-operative monitoring, pain management, and discharge education
- Manage wound-vacs, drains, and post-surgical wound healing
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provide 6:1 ratio care to Neurosurgery, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Rehab patients
- Proficient of PCA pumps, blood administration, IV therapy, and post-operative care
- Use of Meditech in documenting for electronic health records
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Providing emotional support and advocacy for patients and families
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, and responding to abnormal rhythms
Registered Nurse
Epic Health Services
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Delivered 1:1 private duty skilled care for high-acuity patients
- Administered G-tube feedings, trach care, ventilator support, and IV medications
- Provided education to family members on chronic disease management
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed 7:1 patient ratios in the Medical-Surgical unit with high-acuity patients
- Administered Oral, IV, and IM medications safely and efficiently
- Conducted wound care, specimen collection, and pre and post-operative assessments
- Monitor and analyze lab values to detect critical changes in patient status
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and therapists to safely discharge patients
- Use of Cerner for electronic health records
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
UT Arlington
Arlington, TX06-2026
Bachelor - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
01.2018
Associate - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
01.2017
Vocational - Nursing
Rio Grande Valley Careers
01.2015
Skills
- Proficient in CPRS and BCMA for safe, accurate electronic documentation and medication administration, and compliance with VHA and Joint Comission standards
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring- Profiecient in using the most recent Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) for patient care, applying clinical judgement, and identifies early complications to promote patient safety
- Conduct head-to-toe assessments, identify early complications, and respond accordingly
- Medication Administration: Experienced in oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous routes, including high-risk drugs and controlled substances, ensuring adherence to VA policy and HIPPAA compliance
- Wound treatment proficiency-expertise in dressing changes, Wound vac therapy, pressure ulcer care/prevention/education, and infection prevention control
- Patient & Family Education-promote understanding of post-operative care, medication adherence, wound management, and acute and chronic disease control
- Preceptorship & Mentorship-supports the onboarding and professional development of new nurses and nursing students, and collaborative learning
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)-ensure accurate, confidential, and timely documentation within VA systems
- Emergency Response-adapt in rapid assessment using critical thinking skills and intervention for emergent and deteriorating patient conditions
- Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring-monitor cardiac rhythms, identifies abnormalities, and collaborates with interdisciplinary care coordination
Certification
- Medical Surgical Certification 2022-2027
- BLS Certified exp 2026
- ACLS Certified exp 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Legent Orthopedic & Spinal Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Epic Health Services
01.2018 - 05.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Vocational - Nursing
Rio Grande Valley Careers
Master of Science - Nursing Education
UT Arlington