Zamara Medina
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate nurse with less than a year of nursing experience, but about six years in a variety of medical settings. Vast experience dealing with a very broad range of medical conditions. Adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care possible.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake Psych Nurse
Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Intake: Conducted initial assessments and evaluated patients presenting for psychiatric care, gathered information about symptoms, medical hx, and current situation determining appropriate treatment plan and facilitated admission to suitable program, whether inpatient, partial hospitalization, or outpatient therapy
- Effectively managed crisis situations & de-escalated agitated patients
- Manged approximately 30 incoming calls, faxes per day from Hospitals
Student Nurse Internship
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- CVICU: Assisted with cardiac monitoring, chest tube management, hemodynamic assessments, assisted in receiving blood from blood bank and ventilator management, as well as assessed for pressure wounds
- ICU: Provided care for critically ill patients, including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, and trauma, and performed wound care for non stageable wounds with wound care nurse
- Medical/Surgical: Managed patient care for a variety of medical and surgical conditions along with shadowing the director of a med/surg unit
- Maintained strict schedule for medication administration
- Operational Room: Assisted in receiving OR equipment, maintained sterility and shadowed OR nurse
- PACU: Monitored patients recovering from surgery and assisted with pain management
- Cath Lab: Observed 2 cardiac catheterizations, learned the different steps involved and gained understanding on stent placements
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Managed daily fast paced environments during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the safety and well being of residents
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
Dallas, TX05.2024
Pre-Baccalaureate Nursing & Pre-ADN -
Wharton County Junior College - Sugar Land
Sugar Land, TX01.2021
High School Diploma -
Kipp Houston High School
Houston, TX06.2018
Skills
- Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
- Proficient in administering vaccines & injections
- Experience in starting and managing IV lines
- Experience with GE Mac 5500 HD Resting EKG ECG Machine
- Ability to educate patients and families & provide empathetic care
- Dedicated to going the extra mile to support patients
- Detail oriented
- Coachable
- Adaptable
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Consolidate
- Semester long elective in Palliative care
- End of life Oncology
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), 1164896, Texas Board of Nursing, 09/01/24, 03/31/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 235416620098, American Heart Association, 2019, 05/01/23, 05/01/25
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Affiliations Activities
- Multicultural Student Nurses Association, Events Chairperson, 08/01/22 - 10/01/23, Dallas, TX
- Wharton County Junior College Photography Club, Student Vice President, 03/01/19 - 12/01/21, Sugar Land, TX
Timeline
Intake Psych Nurse
Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Internship
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eagle's Trace Senior Living Community
01.2020 - 05.2023
Pre-Baccalaureate Nursing & Pre-ADN -
Wharton County Junior College - Sugar Land
High School Diploma -
Kipp Houston High School
- Registered Nurse (RN), 1164896, Texas Board of Nursing, 09/01/24, 03/31/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 235416620098, American Heart Association, 2019, 05/01/23, 05/01/25
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
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