Sabrina Fonseca
Galveston
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse Clinician III with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
UTMB Galveston
Galveston, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions to prioritize care and ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication management, and follow-up procedures.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document assessments and track patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior staff in triage protocols and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Streamlined triage processes, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing wait times.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes and care delivery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
UTMB John Sealy
Galveston, TX
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Practice nursing within LEVEL IV NICU hospital on unit serving primarily Level III and IV patients.
- Responsible for the direct patient care for complex patients in the NICU.
- Monitor NICU patients, provide progress reports and administer physician ordered medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously.
- Care for infants endangered through premature birth defects; neurologic, renal and cardiac concerns, and infants requiring advanced ventilation.
- Assists with life supporting procedures including endotracheal intubations, central line placement and chest tube placement.
- Administered blood and blood products.
- Advocate and provide emotional support, encouragement, education, and status reports to family of NICU infants.
Professional Student Nurse
UTMB Health Care System Staffing
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living and provides support/ comfort measures, while incorporating the patient’s plan of care.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Maintained the comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
UTMB School of Nursing
Galveston, TX04.2021
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Galveston College
Galveston, TX05.2020
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Time Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Strong Epic skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong Ability to work under extreme stress
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient management
Timeline
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
UTMB Galveston
07.2021 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
UTMB John Sealy
07.2020 - 07.2021
Professional Student Nurse
UTMB Health Care System Staffing
12.2019 - 07.2020
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Galveston College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
UTMB School of Nursing