YAZMIN Zapata-Gonzalez, RN
Houston,Texas
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Registered nurse with proven history of superior performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. Seeking to pursue career opportunities as a registered nurse with focus to deliver high-quality patient care. Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team building skills to deadline-driven environment. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Provide nursing assistance on ICU and Medical Surgical units by taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and blood sugar levels
- Documented and reported changes in patient's behavior, symptoms, and vital signs
- Help patients with daily activities, hygiene, and meals adhering to all safety guidelines, hospital protocols, and regulations
- Assist nurses with IV catheters removals, 12 lead EKG, and blood draws.
Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit, took vital signs, and recorded medical history
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
Medical Assistant
Convenient Urgent Care
10.2016 - 07.2020
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit, took vital signs, and recorded medical history
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
08.2022
Associate of Science -
Lonestar College
12.2019
Medical Assistant -
Northwest Educational Center
03.2013
Skills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Phlebotomy/ IV catheter insertion
- EMR / EHR
- Regulatory compliance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Bilingual: English/Spanish
- Clinical Care Judgement
- Foley Catheter Insertion/Management
- Nasogastric Tube placement/ Gastrojejunostomy Tube Feedings and Management
- TPN administration
- Chest Tube, JP drains, Ostomy bag Management
- Medication and IV Administration/ IV drips (Amiodorone, Dobutamine, Primacor, Bumex)
- Cardiothoracic and vascular post surgery care
- Wound Care
- Telemetry Monitoring
Student Clinical Experience
- Medical-Surgical and Telemetry Unit- HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland | Texas City, Tx
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing- Woodlands Springs| Conroe, TX
- Maternity, Labor and Delivery, and Pediatric Unit- Woman's Hospital of Texas| Houston, TX
- Community Health and Population-Focused Nursing-Woodson Elementary and Waltrip High School| Houston, TX
- Critical Care Direct Observation Unit- HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland| Texas City, TX
- Nursing Clinical Practicum Role Transition- HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland| Texas City, TX (Expected 07/2022)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2021
Medical Assistant
Convenient Urgent Care
10.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associate of Science -
Lonestar College
Medical Assistant -
Northwest Educational Center
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