Vanessa Garza
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
Children's Hospital Of San Antonio
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Coordinates interdisciplinary care on pediatric patient population with Hematologic and Oncology diagnosis from pre-admission through post-discharge
- Serves as a resource to patients and families by assessing educational needs as it relates to disease process and implementing appropriate interventions
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Central line care of implanted Port Catheters and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and Peripheral IV placement
- Calculation of chemotherapy doses, administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, other infusions as ordered by attending physician and monitoring patient reactions
- Acted as Charge nurse on night shift
Nurse Extern: Pediatirc Hematology/Oncology
Children's Hospital Of San Antonio
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked alongside senior nursing team members to complete basic and intermediate care
- Shadowed nursing staff to learn procedures and better understand care approaches
- Assisted with personal needs such as grooming, bathing, and meals
- Reported changes in patients condition to RN to facilitate immediate intervention
Sales Associate
Nike
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment
- Embodied company mission and values through honesty, integrity, and high quality performance
- Collaborated with store team to meet periodic sales goals
- Liaised between customers and management, maintaining documentation of interactions and follow-up concerns
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2023
MBA - Health Administration
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise And Sports Science
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX05.2020
Skills
- Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multidisciplinary health care
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Proficient in implanted Port Catheters and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
- Advanced training and competency in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplants
Certification
- Texas Registered Nurse (RN)
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS)
Community Service
Mexican American Unity Council Mobile Clinic, August 2022
- Provided healthcare, first aid, and immunizations
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Educate individuals and families on topics such as health education and disease prevention
Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic, January 2021-January 2022
- Administered vaccines
- Followed established guidelines and procedures
- Assisted team members with task such as getting supplies, drawing up vaccine, and administering vaccine to maintain productivity
San Antonio Refugee Health Clinic, August 2022
- Provided assistance with health exam to concerned patients
- Provided medication education to patients and families on any medications prescribed on visit
- Utilized translators to provide quality patient care
San Antonio South Education Center Mobile Clinic, September 2022
- Assisted with administering vaccines
- Monitor, record, and report symptom changes in patient's conditions
- Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs
Timeline
Registered Nurse: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
Children's Hospital Of San Antonio
07.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern: Pediatirc Hematology/Oncology
Children's Hospital Of San Antonio
06.2022 - 07.2023
Sales Associate
Nike
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
MBA - Health Administration
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise And Sports Science
St. Mary's University
- Texas Registered Nurse (RN)
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS)
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