Sofia Rodriguez

Driven and self-motivated registered nurse searching for a leadership role in a hospital setting. Seeking a role to demonstrate my motivational skills, dedication to efficiency and boosting collaboration of nursing staff.

Registered RN PACU (orthopedics) - Legent Outpatient Surgery Center - Frisco

(2023-10)

• monitoring airway and recording vital signs
• monitoring level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery
• administering medication/ changing dressings as needed
• notifying physician/anesthesia of any abnormal change in patient status

Registered Nurse Ortho Trauma unit - Medical City Of Plano - Plano, TX

(2019-03 - 2021)

• Staff RN in ortho trauma unit observing patients for anesthesia side effects
• monitoring and recording vital signs
• monitoring level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery
• administering medication/ changing dressings as needed
• notifying physician/anesthesia of any abnormal change in patient status

Outpatient Surgical Services Charge RN - Medical City Of Plano - Plano, TX

(2021-09 - 2023-10)

Registered RN PACU (orthopedics) - Preop/Holding/Phase II

• Providing strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
• Precepting new nursing staff.
• Establishing rapport with medical and clinical staff and administration.
• Educating patients and families about treatment care plans.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.

Registered Nurse/Telephone Triage Nurse prn - Centennial Pediatrics - Frisco, TX

(2020-12 - 2021-06)

• Documented all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care was delivered using Barton Schmitt protocol.
• Notified supervising nurse and physician of any change in condition.
• Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
• Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.

Certified Medical Assistant - Pecan Tree Pediatrics - Rockwall, TX

(2015-09 - 2018-11)

Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatric After-Hours - Garland, TX

(2016-07 - 2019-12)

Certified Medical Assistant - Rockwall Pediatrics - Rockwall, TX

(2010-06 - 2015-08)

Family Physician - Family Physician - Mesquite, TX

(2000-12 - 2010-05)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - West Coast University (2019-01)