Vanessa Rodriguez
Dumas,TX
Summary
Well-qualified RN with full TX credentials and extensive experience in ACUTE and REHAB settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 4+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to DIVERSE patients. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
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.
Driven nursing professional experienced in primary care and licensed in TX. Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all backgrounds. Assists with surgical procedures, restocking supplies and updating electronic health records.
Skilled nursing professional with more than 4+ years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assess health status, develop diagnoses and manage care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
RN Staff Nurse
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Have experience with Cerner EMR charting system.
RN Staff Nurse
Angel Staffing
Nacogdoches , TX
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Updated patient charts using Sorian with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
RN Staff Nurse
MCHD
Dumas, TX
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Updated patient charts using MEDITECH with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Provided high quality care to approximately 6 patients per day on 15+-bed unit
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 6 patients each day in high-volume ACUTE setting.
CNA
MNRC
Dumas, TX
12.2007 - 07.2016
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering EXERCISE treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RNs informed of changes.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Participated in DAILY fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - REGISTERED NURSE
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2017
Associates Art Teaching - Elementary School Teaching
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2011
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Teaching
- Patient Advocacy
- Dementia Knowledge
- Treatment Planning
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Managed Care
- Patient Information Collection
- Disease Management
- Telemetry
- Health Education
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Emotional Support
- Medication Management
- Patient Bathing
- Critical Care
Certification
- ACLS- AHA - EXPIRES 07/2024
- PALS-AHA-EXPIRES 01/2022-(need to renew)
- BLS-AHA-EXPIRES 11-2022
- TX LICENSES #919365-RENEWED 07/2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Banner Boswell Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Angel Staffing
01.2021 - 04.2021
RN Staff Nurse
MCHD
03.2017 - 12.2020
CNA
MNRC
12.2007 - 07.2016
Associate Degree In Nursing - REGISTERED NURSE
Amarillo College
Associates Art Teaching - Elementary School Teaching
Amarillo College
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