Victoria Reynoso
McAllen,TX
Summary
Nursing is my second career, but if I had known how much I would love being a nurse I would have chosen this career from the start. I look forward to being a part of a healthcare organization that thrives in excellent patient care and teamwork.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
DHR Health
Edinburg, Texas
09.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients and families during difficult times.
- Monitored abnormal electrical activity in patients' brains to track symptoms and treatment progress.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Provided direct patient care in a high acuity environment with complex medical needs.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assisted with procedures such as spinal reconstructions and follow-up recovery care.
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Buffalo, USA
10.2022 - 08.2024
- ICU with a maximum of 28 patients
- Provided care for 2-3 patients at a time
- Given the setup of this ICU, care is simultaneously provided to both medical and neuro ICU patients
- Extensive knowledge has been gained during my time at this facility which includes care for patients requiring some of the following: TTM, EVD management, post cath care, post neuro or medical surgical care, mass transfusion, stroke care, IV titration of critical care medications, DKA protocol, emergency intubation, comfort care, wound care, isolation precautions, CRRT, multi organ failure, ARDS, chest tube care, ETOH withdrawal, 1:1 care, sedative titration to meet ordered RASS, ACLS, management of patients with AMS requiring chemical and or physical restraints, head injury care caused by traumatic and non traumatic events, and much more
- Please feel free to ask about specific experience
Charge Nurse/Clinical Coordinator/Clinic Nurse Manager
DaVita Kidney Care
Tomball, USA
06.2020 - 08.2022
- I transferred from one DaVita facility to another for the sake of professional growth
- During my time at this clinic, I had two roles
- As charge nurse, I supervised two RNs, six dialysis technicians, and 24 patients at a time
- As the clinical coordinator, my responsibilities included overseeing and managing the following: treatment plans, vaccinations, labs, staff and patient safety, emergency preparedness, coordinating and communicating with the medical director and facility administrator to ensure that the clinic runs according to expected standards
- As the clinical coordinator, I oversaw the care of nearly 80 dialysis patients
- With the help of our clinical staff, we were able to become the #1 clinic in the region
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
Corpus Christi, USA
10.2019 - 06.2020
- During this time I worked under the supervision of a charge nurse as an outpatient dialysis nurse caring for 12 patients
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Responsibilities included medication administration, patient assessments pre/intra/post dialysis treatment, and assuring that dialysis treatment is administered safely based off of the patient's clinical presentation and existing prescription
- Prescription updates were requested as needed by the RN to the nephrologist to meet the patient's specific needs.
Crisis Case Manager/Intake Specialist
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Brownsville, USA
12.2010 - 08.2013
- Job description: Duties as part of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) included the following: crisis case management, intake assessments, crisis assessments, coordinated inpatient psychiatric admissions, medical clearance coordination, teaching coping techniques for a variety of psychiatric disorders and psychosocial concerns, coordinated community referrals and services, coordinated and worked alongside law enforcement and medical personnel as needed to provide patient care, created patient centered care plans to include family if pertinent, and on-call services
Adult & Youth Facilitator/ Intake Coordinator
Palmer Drug Abuse Program
Brownsville, USA
03.2009 - 06.2010
- Job Description: I started as a volunteer while in school, and I was later hired as a youth/adult facilitator
- I facilitated alcoholic anonymous and narcotic anonymous meetings
- I also provided drug and alcohol prevention classes for at risk youth, and community referrals to clients as needed
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX08.2019
Associate of Arts - Nurse Education
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas at Brownsville
Brownsville, TX05.2010
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Intracranial pressure monitoring
- Central line management
- Seizure management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Sedation management
- Blood transfusion
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing documentation
- Cerebral perfusion management
- Neurological monitoring
- Enteral feeding
- Ventilator management
- Traumatic brain injury care
- Staff management
- Client assessment
- Case management
- Case needs assessment
- Risk assessment
- Needs assessment
- Family education
- Intervention plans
- Chronic disease management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 01/31/26
- ACLS, 03/31/25
- RN, NY, 06/30/25
- RN, TX, 06/30/25
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Critical Care Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
DHR Health
09.2024 - Current
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
10.2022 - 08.2024
Charge Nurse/Clinical Coordinator/Clinic Nurse Manager
DaVita Kidney Care
06.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
10.2019 - 06.2020
Crisis Case Manager/Intake Specialist
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
12.2010 - 08.2013
Adult & Youth Facilitator/ Intake Coordinator
Palmer Drug Abuse Program
03.2009 - 06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Associate of Arts - Nurse Education
Del Mar College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas at Brownsville