Vanessa Maestas
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented nurse injector with a passion for aesthetic care. Committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and personalized care to clients while continuously expanding skills and knowledge through ongoing professional development. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a supportive team and grow as a valued member of a reputable aesthetic practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted surgeons during complex procedures by anticipating their needs and promptly providing necessary instruments or assistance as required.
- Reduced risk of infection through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques during surgeries.
- Increased efficiency in operating room by effectively managing resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, GI Lab
Presbyterian Hospital-Albuquerque
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Assess patients to obtain and maintain accurate and complete medical history and medication reconciliation.
- Ensure completion of procedural informed consent.
- Initiate intravenous therapy as indicated, utilizing aseptic technique with appropriate IV catheter and fluid.
- Administer and monitor IV conscious sedation for endoscopic procedures while recognizing need for reversal drugs.
- Monitor and assess patient vital signs, respiratory and circulatory status, to ensure positive patient outcomes.
- Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
- Provide education and discharge instructions to patient and family.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Ensured timely administration of treatments by proficiently starting IVs, inserting Foley catheters, changing dressings, performing wound care procedures among other essential nursing tasks.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Presbyterian Hospital-Albuquerque
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Appropriate positioning, and prepping of surgical site as per AORN standards.
- Ensured proper consent were signed and dated by patient and physician.
- Accounted for instruments before, during, and after surgery.
- Built relationships with pre and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Assisted anesthesia with heart monitors, tube insertion, positioning for epidural, etc.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
Education
Medical Aesthetic Training
Dallas Medicine And Aesthetics
Dallas, TX09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
Albuquerque, NM12.2020
Skills
- Neuromodulator injections
- Dermal Filler injections
- PRP injections
- Smooth and Screw PDO Threads
- Attention to Detail
- Venipuncture and IV drug therapy management
- Medication IV administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Examination
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
06.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, GI Lab
Presbyterian Hospital-Albuquerque
02.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Presbyterian Hospital-Albuquerque
03.2021 - 08.2021
Medical Aesthetic Training
Dallas Medicine And Aesthetics
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
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