TERESITA IDEA
Missouri City,Tx
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong foundation in patient care and medical practice. Skilled in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, with keen ability to adapt to evolving healthcare environments. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and consistently achieving patient-centered outcomes. Highly dependable with focus on delivering high-quality care and responding effectively to changing needs.
Experienced with advanced clinical assessments, treatment plans, and patient care. Utilizes evidence-based practices to enhance health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Knowledgeable Advanced Practice Nurse with robust background in advanced nursing practices and patient care. Proven success in managing diverse patient populations and improving health outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Demonstrated ability in clinical decision-making and patient education.
Healthcare professional with solid track record in advanced nursing roles, consistently achieving positive patient outcomes and enhancing care delivery. Recognized for effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and adaptability to evolving healthcare environments. Expertise in advanced clinical assessments and patient-centered care.
Compassionate Adult Nurse Practitioner demonstrating superior patient examination and care talents. Dedicated professional known for assisting patients in-person, by phone or video chat and through email. Ready to join a new organization supporting patient care and assessing needs.
Organized Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with years of experience. Committed to comprehensive patient care and working quickly under pressure. Successful at collaborating with doctors and ensuring parent education for excellent care.
Care-driven individual with warm personality comfortable visiting patients at home to provide dedicated care. Multitasking Adult Nurse Practitioner providing patient counseling, education and assistance.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
US Anesthesia Partners
2026.05 - Current
- Credentialed across multiple healthcare systems, including Houston Methodist Hospital System, HCA Healthcare Systems, and Memorial Hermann Health System
- Serve as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse within the anesthesia department, providing pre-admission assessments and anesthesia risk evaluations to determine patient safety and readiness for surgical procedures.
- Manage preoperative and postoperative anesthesia orders for a high-volume surgical service, including endoscopy, same-day surgery, and general surgery cases.
- Perform postoperative evaluations on inpatients who have received regional anesthesia, including epidural and neuraxial anesthesia for labor and delivery patients.
- Support perioperative pain management through administration of Duramorph bolus prior to epidural catheter discontinuation, in accordance with anesthesia protocols and provider collaboration.
- Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative teams to ensure continuity of care, patient safety, and adherence to evidence-based anesthesia standards.
- Contribute to workflow efficiency and patient throughput in fast-paced perioperative environments while maintaining high standards of clinical safety and documentation accuracy.
Registered Nurse: Neonatal ICU
Texas Children's Hospital
2004.01 - Current
- Provided professional nursing care to neonatal patients requiring intensive medical and surgical care. Responsible for the overall complex care of neonates requiring high level of care such as ECMO, CRRT, Total body cooling, educating parents and families, and reporting progression and complications to physicians and other supportive healthcare providers.
- Adept at fetal assessment and monitoring
- Adhered to quality standards
- Promoted parent involvement through education and reassurance
- Prior to the years of professional nursing experience in various intensive care units in Texas. As a critical care nurse, I demonstrated competency with specialized procedures, gained professional certification and obtained certification as a Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse. Subsequently, I have remained current with all certification requirements and continuing education.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications to critically ill patients in compliance with care protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring timely interventions during critical situations.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction within the ICU department.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
Registered Nurse Outpatient PACU
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, side effects, and self-care strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that streamlined patient admission processes within the unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXBachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZDiploma in Nursing -
St. Mary School of Nursing
Hoboken, NJSkills
- Anesthesia safety assessment
- Anesthesia order management for surgical procedures
- Patient assessment after epidural anesthesia
- Clinical assessment skills
- Expertise in critical care management
- Real-time hemodynamic assessment
- Execution of care strategies
- Utilization of evidence-based guidelines
- Health promotion education
- Preventive health strategies
Affiliations
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Philippine Nurses Association of Metropolitan Houston
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
- CERTIFIED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 2029
- CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE American Association of Critical Care 2026
- ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER American Heart Association 2028
- PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER American Heart Association 2026
- NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROVIDER 2026
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER American Heart Association 2027
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
US Anesthesia Partners
2026.05 - Current
Registered Nurse: Neonatal ICU
Texas Children's Hospital
2004.01 - Current
Registered Nurse Outpatient PACU
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Diploma in Nursing -
St. Mary School of Nursing
Professional Activities
Presentation: “Let’s Kick the Fluff” Pediatric Parenteral Medication Delivery Poster Presentation at AACN NTI in New Orleans, LA