ZAHIRA VAZQUEZ
Registered Nurse - BSN
Alvin,TX
Summary
Registered nurse with over 2 years of experience in CVIMCU and step-down units, specializing in critical care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. Expertise in managing procedures such as CABG, PCI, AVR, and MVR, along with proficiency in titrating cardiac drips and handling chest tubes and tracheostomies. Recognized for strong critical thinking and patient advocacy skills, with BLS and ACLS certifications. Nominated for the 2024 Daisy Award for exceptional patient care, seeking opportunities in cardiac or outpatient settings to leverage clinical skills for impactful patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit (CVIMCU)
HCA Clear Lake Heart Hospital
Webster, USA
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered direct care to high-acuity cardiac patients in fast-paced step-down unit.
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and time management under high-pressure situations.
- Prepared patients for procedures including CABG, PCI, AVR, and MVR.
- Provided care to patients recovering from cardiac procedures.
- Managed intravenous drips (heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem) with precision.
- Offered bilingual education and support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate transitions from ICU to med-surg.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico
Arecibo, PR06-2021
Skills
- Post-CABG
- Post PCI
- Cardiac cath recovery
- Heart rhythm interpretation
- Heparin drip
- Amiodarone drip
- Cardizem drip
- IV insertion
- Blood draws
- Central Line Care
- Patient and family education
- Calm under pressure
- Critical thinker
- Bilingual communication
- Collaborative interdisciplinary care
- Patient management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas, Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Current.
Recognition
- DAISY Award Nominee, Recognized for extraordinary compassion and clinical excellence. (2024)
- Patient shout-outs and peer recognition for clear communication, calm presence, and thorough care.
Professional Highlights
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) RN.
- Expertise in cardiovascular intermediate care (CVIMCU).
- Recognized for compassion, clarity, and calm presence in high-acuity environments.
- Skilled in patient and family education, care coordination, and EMR documentation.
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit (CVIMCU)
HCA Clear Lake Heart Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico
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