Jessica Varela, BSN, RN

Qualification Summary

807 Upson El Paso, TX 79902

JessicaCourtneyVarela@gmail.com
915-355-1385

Inovative and patient-focused Registered Nurse at University Medical Center, a Level 1

Trauma Center. Nursing experience in an acute care hospital on a 32-bed Medical
Oncology Unit. Utilizes critical thinking and communication skills while working as part
of a multidisciplinary team.
Hospital and clinical experience includes:
Monitoring vital signs and oxygen therapy
Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
Accessing and managing implanted central venous ports and catheters
Use Cerner to accurately document, chart, and obtain information

Experience
Nurse Resident with University Medical Center, Nurse Residency Program
August 2014 August 2015
Participate in a year long evidence-based program designed to improve the overall
skills and cognitive ability of newly licensed nurses
Learn and perform clinical tasks according to hospital policies
Utilize critical thinking and communication skills while working as part of a team
Participate in Clinical Practice and Unit Councils.
Accomplishments
Secretary of the Clinical Practice Council, January 2015 to Present
Registered Nurse with University Medical Center, Medical Oncology Unit
March 2014 Present
Provide quality patient care to patients, including daily monitoring and
assessments of medical conditions for up to seven patients
Implement, evaluate and document all patient care interventions and responses
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological,
and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families
Associate with My Pacific Pearls
July 2011-May 2014
Interact with 20-50 customers daily to distribute and process information
Compose website content and edit images
Research and develop marketing strategies for 5 social media sites
Accomplishments
Employee of The Month, June 2012

Continued

Jessica Varela, BSN, RN

Education

807 Upson El Paso, TX 79902

JessicaCourtneyVarela@gmail.com
915-355-1385

University of Texas at El Paso, 2013

Bachelor Of Science in Nursing
Accomplishments
Recipient, Womens Fund Scholar 2013
Recipient, Charley Wootan Scholar 2012
Recipient, Wolsalger Transfer Scholar 2011-2013
El Paso Community College, 2010
Associate Of Arts in Liberal Arts
Accomplishments
Graduated with Phi Theta Kappa honors
Presidents List, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, and Spring 2010

Grants
Health Resources and Services Administration Grant
Rural Health Information Technology Workforce Program, June 2015- June 2016
Participate in a workforce program that is designed to cross-train healthcare
workers to assist rural health care providers and facilities in the implementation,
maintenance, and reporting of information.

Certification

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Texas Department of State Health Hearing and Vision Screening Certification
El Paso Community College Preceptor Online Program Certification
University Medical Center Basic Arrhythmia Course
Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certification

Professional Affiliations

Secretary, University Medical Center Clinical Practice Council

Member, University Medical Center Medical Oncology Unit Council
Member, Oncology Nursing Society
Member, Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses

Licensure

Registered Nurse, Texas Board Of Nursing