- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Enjoy weightlifting for overall physical and mental well-being
- Cooking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Reading
- Kayaking
- Hiking
Tiera Rodriguez
Manassas
Summary
Proactive Registered Nurse with a strong focus on patient education and emergency response. Experienced in leading quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction and care delivery efficiency, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses in best practices and hospital protocols.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions, prioritizing interventions based on severity.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing response times for critical patient needs.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient satisfaction and care delivery efficiency.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
EKG Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Conducted EKG tests to monitor patients' heart rhythms and detect abnormalities.
- Operated and maintained EKG machines, ensuring accurate readings and functionality.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret test results and develop patient care plans.
- Trained new staff on EKG procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
1221 N. Swift Rd Addison, IL 60101-610608-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Manassas, VA10-2023
High School Diploma -
Aliquippa Junior-Senior High School
Aliquippa, PA06-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Clinical decision-making
- Care planning
- Tracheostomy care
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving
- Patient and family advocacy
- ACLS certification
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Interests
Rising Star Award
The VHC Health Rising Star Award honors exceptional licensed nurses with 1 to 5 years of professional experience who demonstrate outstanding clinical performance, compassion, and dedication to patient care. It is presented as part of the hospital's annual Friends of Nursing and Friends of Healthcare.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
01.2024 - Current
EKG Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
11.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
High School Diploma -
Aliquippa Junior-Senior High School