Sofia Regalado
Laredo,TX
Summary
Diligent nursing professional adept at effective communication and relationship-building across various stakeholders, including health insurances, community outreach programs, patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Collaborates skillfully to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care. Eager to embrace challenges, expand skills, and advocate compassionately for patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
United Independent School District
11.2020 - Current
- Acted as a key liaison among families, educational staff, and healthcare providers, facilitating cohesive communication and coordinated care for students.
- Provided specialized support to students with disabilities and special needs, ensuring access to necessary healthcare services and educational accommodations.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for students with chronic health issues or injuries, including making necessary medical referrals.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for students, identifying and addressing potential health concerns to ensure timely and effective care.
- Administered prescribed medications to students, managing and monitoring treatment to support their health needs.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for students and staff at the Gateway Health Clinic as part of a community collaboration with the local school district, enhancing accessibility to medical care. Facilitated virtual consultations with physicians, offering flexible healthcare solutions that significantly reduced absences by ensuring timely medical interventions for both students and staff members.
- Delivered educational presentations on health-related topics, fostering a school-wide culture of health awareness and proactive wellness.
- Performed routine health screenings, including hearing, vision, scoliosis, and ANTES evaluations, for students and faculty to promote early detection and intervention.
- Maintained and ensured the operational readiness of emergency medical equipment, including defibrillators and blood pressure monitors, and managed supplies in first aid kits.
- Coordinated and assisted in the delivery of CPR, First Aid, and UDCA training sessions for school district employees, enhancing emergency preparedness.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Texas CPS reporting and IMMTRAC vaccination tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with state health regulations.
Outpatient Nurse
Laredo Physician's Group
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed patient pre-authorizations for treatments and procedures, ensuring compliance with various insurance policies and reducing patient wait times by efficiently handling necessary paperwork.
- Served as a liaison between insurance companies and patients, clarifying coverage details and advocating for patient needs to secure required approvals.
- Coordinated care with HEB nutritionists to implement dietary plans that improved patient outcomes, focusing on individuals with chronic illnesses such as diabetes.
- Collaborated with diabetic educators at Doctors Hospital of Laredo to design and execute educational plans that enhanced patient understanding and engagement in their own health management.
- Developed partnerships with local home health clinics and hospice care providers to facilitate seamless transitions for patients needing extended or palliative care.
- Assisted in coordinating follow-up appointments and medical procedures for patients from long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed routine and specialized lab work for patients in long-term care facilities, enhancing monitoring and treatment effectiveness through timely and accurate test results.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to communicate options regarding long-term care facilities to patients and their families, organizing informational sessions to help families make informed decisions about future care.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, and via intramuscular injections, closely monitoring patient reactions to adjust care plans as necessary.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients, their families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, prognoses, treatment alternatives, disease management, and lifestyle modifications to foster informed decision-making.
- Ensured the maintenance of optimal inventory levels in treatment rooms and triage areas, preparing for regular patient volumes and special needs.
- Executed a broad range of nursing duties, including performing EKGs, administering medications and IV therapies, assisting with wound care, and conducting women’s health examinations.
- Managed daily patient flow, handling 20-30 patients per day across triage, lab work, medication dispensation, and coordination of care activities such as referrals and treatment authorizations, and set up appointments for their future health service needs.
RN Staff Nurse- NICU
Laredo Medical Center
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to formulate and execute personalized care plans, meticulously documenting all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill newborns, administering medications, fluids, and monitoring vital signs to ensure stability.
- Conducted thorough assessments and documented changes in patients’ conditions, facilitating seamless transitions to higher levels of care when necessary.
- Administered medications and treatments, closely monitoring patient responses and collaborating with healthcare teams to adapt care plans as needed.
- Educated patients’ parents on their child’s health condition, prognosis, and treatment options, addressing any questions or concerns with empathy and clarity.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulations, prioritizing patient safety and protocol adherence.
- Carefully collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, preparing them for precise lab testing and analysis.
- Safeguarded patient health by administering vaccinations to prevent diseases such as measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other relevant illnesses.
- Fostered effective teamwork by providing support, establishing goals, and executing patients’ individualized health plans alongside colleagues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05.2017
Skills
- Bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish
- Acute care expertise-NICU
- Intravenous therapy
- Family planning services education
- Collecting vitals
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Insulin medication administration and assistance
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- BP and EKGS
- Emergency Services Coordination
Community Service
- Border Region Behavioral Health Center (2015-2017): Engaged in community service by providing assistance in adult mental health services including the CAPS program. Supported physicians in evaluations and appointments for individuals with intellectual and mental disabilities, as well as in the psychiatric evaluation unit
- Laredo Health Department(2015-2017): Engaged in community service by conducting immunization record evaluations and assisting with mother-baby services. Also contributed to the Infectious Disease Department's initiatives
- Fiesta Adult Care Facility(2016): Participated in community service by providing assistance with the day-to-day care of patients. Observed and learned about the facility's policies and procedures, gaining insight into standard care practices
- Operation Border Health Preparedness(2022-2023): Participated for two consecutive years, conducting eye exams and assisting physicians in the creation of prescription lenses."
- 100+ hours of community service with Student Nurses' Association(2015-2017). This included Angel of Hope, Larga Vista Blanket Drive, Influenza Drive Thru Clinic, Habitat for Humanity, Farmers Market
- 20+ COVID vaccination clinics with United Independent School District
- 4 Flu clinics offered to students, and family members of UISD.
Certification
- Licensed RN - 7 years
- CPR Certified
- CPR Instructor for UISD
- DIBREP training 8/2/2022
- First AID, Stop the Bleed Certified
- UDCA Instructor
Timeline
School Nurse
United Independent School District
11.2020 - Current
Outpatient Nurse
Laredo Physician's Group
02.2020 - 11.2020
RN Staff Nurse- NICU
Laredo Medical Center
06.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M International University
- Licensed RN - 7 years
- CPR Certified
- CPR Instructor for UISD
- DIBREP training 8/2/2022
- First AID, Stop the Bleed Certified
- UDCA Instructor
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