Sheila Solas
Registered Nurse
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with over five years’ medical practice experience in a neonatal/pediatric JCI Accredited Medical City Hospital in the Philippines and earned an RN license from the state of Texas. Also worked at a Nursing and Rehabilitation facility as a Charge nurse/wound treatment, and as a Specialty clinic/Urological Nurse at Baylor Scott & White. Conscientious Operating Room Nurse offering 5 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Circulating/Charge Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager
Advent Health CTX
1 2020 - Current
- Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference
- Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for the patient
- Adhered to AORN standards of perioperative practice
- Key achievement: Functioned as a mentor and resource to incoming nursing staff, preference card maintenance, and EPIC service line expert.
Same Day Surgery, Ambulatory RN
Metroplex Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Assessed patients in pre-op, documented vital signs, started IV’s, administered pre-op medications as ordered by Anesthesia
- Monitored patients’ reaction to drugs and carefully documented VS during IV (Insurance Verification) conscious sedation
- Safely discharged patients from the facility, using policies and criteria defined by the Dept
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information.
Charge Nurse, Urology RN
Baylor Scott & White Hemingway Clinic
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Multi-Specialty Clinic Experience; Gen Surg, Vascular, Urology, Plastic, Ped Urology, Ped Gen Surg
- Nurse Visits; Cath change, Voiding trials, Med Administrations, Bladder Scans & Installation with chemo drug
- Applied medication administration and therapy plans carried out for patient care
- In Office procedures: patient calls/results, in and out surgical care, scheduling surgeries.
Wound Treatment Nurse/RN Charge
Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehab
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Performed skin and wound assessment with individual resident also obtained treatment orders before and after administering wound treatment
- Maintained assessments while interacting with residents with or without the presence of family members
- Monitored staff members and peers under my supervision, and throughout my presence as an active member of the inter-disciplinary team
- Conducted Negative pressure wound therapy (wound vac).
Home Health Care Giver Aide
Home Health Care Visiting Angels
11.2013 - 04.2014
- Maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines for geriatrics
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Often commended for supporting the safety, respect and dignity of residents
- Performed blood glucose tests on the residents.
Senior, Charge RN NICU RN
The Medical City (JCI)
2 2006 - 11.2010
- Managed care for neonates with wide variety of diagnoses such as: Congenital Birth Defects (Trisomy 18/21, Cleft lip/palate, Pierre Robin Syndrome, Conjoint Twins, Gastroschisis), Infants with acute surgical anomalies (imperforate anus, Hirschsprung’s disease, PDA, VSD, COA, transposition of great arteries, Hypoplastic left heart syndrome)
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Post operation open heart surgery on infants
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Made proper interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors.
Education
Refresher Course in Nursing -
Bracey’s Nursing Solution
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN-RN) -
Our Lady of Fatima University
Valenzuela City, PhilippinesSkills
Perioperative care
SLE/EMR Epic and Cerner
Handwashing Champion
Preference card maintenance
Huron leader round
Patient newborn education
Procedure development and implementation
Post Operation Care
Breast Feeding Educator
Prenatal nutrition care ability
In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Professionalism and Ethics
Certification
Philippine Registered Nurse
Community Service
Bell County Indigent Health Service, Medicare consultant, Killeen, TX, 10/2013, 11/2013
Timeline
Same Day Surgery, Ambulatory RN
Metroplex Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020
Charge Nurse, Urology RN
Baylor Scott & White Hemingway Clinic
04.2015 - 01.2017
Wound Treatment Nurse/RN Charge
Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehab
04.2014 - 04.2015
Home Health Care Giver Aide
Home Health Care Visiting Angels
11.2013 - 04.2014
Circulating/Charge Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager
Advent Health CTX
1 2020 - Current
Senior, Charge RN NICU RN
The Medical City (JCI)
2 2006 - 11.2010
Refresher Course in Nursing -
Bracey’s Nursing Solution
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN-RN) -
Our Lady of Fatima University