Veronica Vargas
Cypress,Texas
Summary
Knowledgeable Perioperative Nurse gifted in helping patients remain calm during surgical preparations. Dependable individual always willing to go the extra mile. Offering collaboration, multitasking, and dynamic communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room RN
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
Cypress, Texas
02.2021 - Current
- Circulate eye surgeries for 5 Ophthalmologists.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Anticipate potential needs in the operating room environment by maintaining an organized workspace and replenishing supplies as needed for efficient workflow.
- Preserve patient dignity and privacy throughout the surgical experience by advocating for their rights as part of a holistic approach to nursing care.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
Pre Admission RN
NW Surgery Center
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted phone interviews to obtain medical and surgical histories for Pre-Anesthesia Evaluations and COVID-19 Screenings and obtained necessary Medical and Cardiac Clearances
- Provided pre-operative care to patients ranging from 13 years and older; assessed vital signs, performed blood glucose checks, EKGs, initiated IVs, surgical clippings, and prepared ordered antibiotics.
- Administered medications via PIV accurately and safely by monitoring patient responses.
- Reviewed consents with patient and family and secured informed consent
- Managed, organized, and audited medical charts; verified history and physicals were within 30 days of day of surgery
- Interpreter for Spanish speaking patients; educated patients and their families over pre-operative and post-operative instructions and care
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Pre-Op RN II
Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Provided pre-operative care to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients; validated interpreter for Spanish speaking patients; assessed vital signs, performed blood glucose checks, EKGs, initiated IVs, prepared ordered antibiotics and administered medications as ordered, and provided patient education to patients and their families
- Collaborated with other registered nurses, patient care technicians, anesthesiologists, physicians and residents to provide safe and exceptional patient care
- Reviewed consents with patients and their families, secured informed consents and organized medical charts; verified history and physicals were within 30 days of day of surgery
- Maintained preoperative area and replenished supplies as necessary
Surgical RN
Caplan Surgery Center
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Rotated through Pre-Op, OR and Post-Op units providing care to adult and geriatric patients
- Interpreter for Spanish speaking patients
- Collaborated with ophthalmologists, nurse anesthetists, other registered nurses and scrub techs to provide exceptional patient care
- Served as Charge Nurse when assigned, delegated assignments and supervised scrub techs and registered nurses
- Responsible for replenishing medications and medical supplies as necessary
Labor and Delivery RN Internship
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Under the guidance of a preceptor assessed and provided direct patient care to obstetrical patients during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum phases
Inpatient RN
Houston Solari Hospice
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Conducted admissions process, created and implemented plan of care, and reassessed patients and families for plan of care updates
- Interfaced with physician, LVNs, CNAs, social workers and chaplains ensuring patients and families received appropriate services based on needs
- Educated patients and families about Hospice philosophy, disease progression, medications and treatments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH AND SCIENCE CENTER; CIZIK SCHOOL OF NURSING
Houston, Texas05.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing, Academic Recognition
BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE
Farmers Branch, Texas05.2009
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- EMR Software
- Preoperative Checklists
- Sterile technique
- IV Insertion, medication administration, and monitoring
- Patient Positioning
- Patient and family education
Certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Provider, 09/30/25
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider, 02/28/25
- Licensed Texas Registered Nurse, 06/30/25
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operating Room RN
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
02.2021 - Current
Pre Admission RN
NW Surgery Center
09.2019 - 05.2020
Pre-Op RN II
Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2016 - 09.2019
Surgical RN
Caplan Surgery Center
06.2013 - 10.2016
Labor and Delivery RN Internship
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2013
Inpatient RN
Houston Solari Hospice
05.2012 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH AND SCIENCE CENTER; CIZIK SCHOOL OF NURSING
Associate of Science - Nursing, Academic Recognition
BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Provider, 09/30/25
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider, 02/28/25
- Licensed Texas Registered Nurse, 06/30/25
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