Vanessa Tovar
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Bilingual Registered Nurse with five years of experience in critical and emergency care settings. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, and collaborative team-based care. Currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner preceptorship to apply clinical knowledge, expand hands-on experience, and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes during NP practicum.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Emergency Department
Round Rock, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
Monitored patient progress and documented changes in health status.
Educated patients and families on health management and preventive measures.
Assisted in conducting medical assessments and diagnostic tests.
Maintained compliance with safety and health regulations in all procedures.
Registered Nurse
Float Health Home Nursing
11.2024 - Current
- On-demand nursing service company for in home medication administration, line care, blood draws.
- Work as an Independent Nurse Contractor
- PRN
Registered Nurse
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, Emergency Department
Austin, TX
02.2025 - 07.2025
- The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
- Seasonal/Travel contract
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Emergency Department
Temple, TX
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Comprehensive Assessment and Triage: Quickly assess and triage patients with trauma, stroke symptoms, or chest pain, using appropriate protocols and assessment tools (e.g., FAST for stroke, pain scales for chest pain).
- Rapid Assessment and Stabilization: Quickly assess and stabilize patients, managing airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs).
- Collaboration with Trauma Team: Work closely with surgeons and specialists to deliver coordinated, comprehensive care.
- Monitoring and Documentation: Continuously monitor vital signs and symptoms, and document all findings and interventions accurately.
- Medication and Wound Management: Administer medications and manage wounds, including preparing patients for potential surgery.
- Communication and Support: Provide clear updates and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Equipment and Infection Control: Operate emergency equipment effectively and follow protocols to prevent and manage infections.
Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Hospital Freestanding ER
San Juan, TX
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or illness
- Immediately stabilize incoming patients
- Administer medications as instructed by physicians
- Start intravenous lines, and perform phlebotomy skills
- Perform laboratory duties including urinalysis, throat cultures, and nasal swabs
- Work with team of emergency staff to help patients
- Assist physician with closed internal reduction of bones
Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Medical-Surgical Telemetry
McAllen, TX
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
- Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
- Monitoring patient’s vitals
- Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing
- Care to pre- and post- surgery patients.
- Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
- Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
Registered Nurse PRN
Aveanna Home Health
Pharr, TX
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Traveling to patient’s home and managing their care plans according to physician’s instructions
- Providing all around tracheostomy care, g-button care and handling at home ventilator.
- Administering medications and monitoring vital signs
- Inspecting wounds, changing dressings and handling personal grooming and hygiene.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2020
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
McAllen, TX06.2016
Skills
- Bilingual (English, Spanish)
- Meditech and EPIC charting system
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- TNCC
- ENPC
- BLS/ALS
- ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Emergency Department
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, Emergency Department
02.2025 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Float Health Home Nursing
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Emergency Department
01.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Hospital Freestanding ER
01.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse PRN
Aveanna Home Health
04.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Medical-Surgical Telemetry
10.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
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