VIRGINIA PAREDES
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Student Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience in acute care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, demonstrating strong clinical skills and the ability to build rapport with patients and families. Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing workloads independently. Committed to patient advocacy and delivering effective patient education to enhance satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cook Children’s
09.2019 - Current
- Facilitated patient intake and performed vital assessments, ensuring timely and accurate care in high-paced urgent care setting.
- Administer medications, immunizations, and oxygen therapy.
- Execute minor procedures, including in/out catheterization, IV start, EKGs, bulb suction, ear lavage, oxygen, and nebulizer treatments.
- Remove sutures, staples, and apply ortho-glass splints as needed.
- Conduct point-of-care testing and manage culture orders per provider instructions.
- Handle communication by answering calls, checking voicemails, and documenting interactions accurately.
- Trained and oriented new nursing staff as preceptor, enhancing team readiness and integration.
- Contributed to policy and procedure committee meetings to review and refine operational guidelines, improving compliance and care standards.
Medical Assistant
Cook Children’s
05.2014 - 09.2019
- Patient intake and documentation of vital signs with precision in a high paced urgent care setting.
- Supported healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures, enhancing care delivery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Executed small procedures, including ear lavage and suture removal, as directed.
- Administered nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, and injections per provider orders.
- Facilitated point-of-care testing and processed culture orders as necessary.
- Coordinated incoming calls and promptly returned voicemails to facilitate effective communication.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and organized medical supplies efficiently.
- Assisted physicians with patient histories and prepared patients for examinations.
- Informed families on child health topics and provided clear medication instructions to promote understanding.
Medical Assistant
Concentra
06.2011 - 05.2014
- Experience in urgent and occupational care setting performing intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, in-house labs, and medication administration.
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures to ensure quality care.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-up appointments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
- Supported front desk operations with patient check-ins and inquiries.
- Maintained examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper stock of supplies for efficient patient flow.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Educated patients on medications, procedures, and physician's instructions to promote understanding and compliance.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Family Planning Assistant/ Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood of North Texas
11.2009 - 06.2011
- Gained nearly two years of experience in women's health, performing intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, and injections.
- Assisted with small procedures and supported front office operations, improving patient flow.
- Answered phone calls, checked voicemails, returned calls, and documented communications accurately.
- Scheduled and coordinated patient appointments for reproductive health services efficiently.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize workflow in patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient inquiries regarding services and appointment availability, ensuring timely access to care.
- Participated in team meetings focused on operational improvements and service enhancements.
- Facilitated communication among team members to enhance collaboration in patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX 12-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Associates Degree Nursing
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX05-2026
Vocational Nurse Certificate -
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX08.2019
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Everest College
Fort Worth, Texas01-2009
High School Diploma -
R.L. Paschal High School
Fort Worth, Texas06-2008
Skills
Patient assessment
Patient triaging
Behavioral assessment
Mental health support
Clinical documentation and charting
Patient progress monitoring
Vital signs and monitoring
Counting narcotics
Medication reconciliation and administration
Injection administration
Breathing treatments
Pulse oximetry tracking
POCT sample collection
Specimen collection and analysis
Phlebotomy
Wound care
Simple dressing application
EKGs
Orthopedic splinting
Pulmonary function testing
Audio and Vision exams
Ear lavage procedures
Bulb suction methods
Suture and staple removal
In/Out Catheter, Foley's
Infection control practices
Emergency response
Epic software
Cultural competence
Family communication
Effective verbal and written communication
Team collaboration
Problem resolution
Documenting incidents
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cook Children’s
09.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Cook Children’s
05.2014 - 09.2019
Medical Assistant
Concentra
06.2011 - 05.2014
Family Planning Assistant/ Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood of North Texas
11.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Navarro College
Associate of Applied Science - Associates Degree Nursing
Navarro College
Vocational Nurse Certificate -
Navarro College
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Everest College
High School Diploma -
R.L. Paschal High School