Sandra Rodriguez
Laredo,Texas
Summary
Accomplished PACU Nurse proudly offering more than 25 expertise in the healthcare field. Strong capacity to work with physicians to develop successful patient care plans. Astute PACU Nurse possessing skills in effective communication, patient assessment, and pain management methods. An advocate for top-notch patient care. Determined and bilingual to effectively comfort patients of all ages.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, PACU
Doctors Hospital Of Laredo
02.1998 - Current
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Contributed to quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for process enhancements and implementing evidence-based solutions in the PACU unit.
- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated smooth transfer of patients from ORs to PACUs, coordinating closely with surgical teams and ensuring seamless continuity of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
4637 121st St, Urbandale, IA 5032311.2024
Masters in Public Administration/Health Care - Nursing
TAMIU
Laredo, Texas12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Corpus Christi State
Corpus Christi, Texas05.1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laredo Junior College
Laredo, Texas05.1981
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Professional Communication
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Care Coordination
- Anesthesia recovery
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
RN, PACU
Doctors Hospital Of Laredo
02.1998 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
Masters in Public Administration/Health Care - Nursing
TAMIU
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Corpus Christi State
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laredo Junior College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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