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ICU/CCU RN
Summary

Bilingual Travel Intensive Care Registered Nurse promoting over 6 years experience caring in nursing. Experience is derived from Cardiac Intensive Care Units, Level 2 Trauma Intensive Care Unit, Home Health, and Hospice care. Former Sergeant in The United States Army, with 8 years in service. And now currently an Intensive Care Travel Registered Nurse. My ability to effectively use my experienced leadership skills and integrate them within the healthcare teams helps create effective patient care in emergent situations.

Licenses and Certifications
  • Registered Nurse, State of Colorado Interstate Compact license (2018-active)
  • Registered Nurse, State of Utah Interstate Compact license (2017-2018)
  • Registered Nurse, State of California (2013-2018)
  • ACLS and BLS Certification
  • NIHSS Certification
  • L.A. Fire Card Certified
Honors and Accomplishments
  • Graduated withNursing Cum LaudeHonors
  • Member of ThePhi Theta KappaHonors Society
  • Made The Deans' Honor Roll all semesters
Experience
Company Name | City, StateTravel Intensive Care Registered Nurse10/2020 - Current
  • Provide compassionate care to critical patients suffering from debilitating conditions
  • Educate families on disease process, patient condition, and provided emotional support as needed.
  • Managed life support equipment. Monitored ventilator synchrony, Endotracheal tube placement, orogastric tube, colostomy and ileostomy sites.
  • Monitored rectal tubes, wound vacs, foley catheters, chest tubes.
  • Assessed surgical patients, status-post surgical procedures and monitored vital signs, airway patency, managed pain, electrolyte imbalances, and assessed surgical site for signs of infection/ bleeding risks.
  • Provided IV administration of fluids and critical medications such as; neuromuscular blocking agents, sedative medications, narcotics, and vasopressor medications.
  • Assessed and observed cardiopulmonary systems, and reported any changes to on-call physician.
  • Monitored telemetry and responded to codes.
  • Floated to Med-surg, tele floors, and DOU units to assist with patient care and monitoring of worsening conditions.
Company Name | City, StateLevel 2 Trauma Center/Registered Nurse, ICU04/2019 - Current
  • Perform RN duties for level 1 and level 2 trauma patients, provide care to orthopedic, vascular, neurosurgery, surgical oncology, urology, cardiology and respiratory patient conditions.
  • Performed rapid and intensive care, with a 4:1 ratio of patient-to-nurse assignments, during the covid19 pandemic.
  • Able to provide and manage time-sensitive life support measures to stabilize critically-ill patients, who are suffering from injuries and rapid deteriorating conditions.
  • Assess patients on ventilators needing close monitoring, and reporting any changes in patient condition to the physician.
  • Provide rapid assessment and administration of IV drip titrating medications, invasive and noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring, blood transfusions, and following sepsis protocols/assessments to critically ill patients with close monitoring for any adverse reactions.
  • Coordinate care with on-call physicians, respiratory therapists, neurosurgery, cardiology, and other interdisciplinary care teams to carry out interventions and enhance continuity of care for patient safety.
Company Name | City, StateICU/CCU Registered Nurse11/2017 - 11/2018
  • Assessed Intensive Care Unit and Coronary Care Unit patients throughout each shift to ascertain vitals and critical care values
  • Provide careful assessment and monitoring of patient progress during critical care interventions and IV medication administration
  • Perform CPR and resuscitative interventions during emergency situations
  • Monitored respiratory and cardiac monitoring closely and performed medication adjustments per doctor's orders.
  • Managed medication dosages, anesthesia, and provided ventilator support
  • Experienced and sensitive to end-of-life ethical matters with patients and families
  • Prepared patients before heart surgeries: consent forms signed, surgical baths completed, nutritional/fluid restrictions, and importance of having a sterile environment
  • Continuous monitoring of cardiac dysrhythmias.
  • Able to perform diagnostic tests, blood transfusions, IV medications, wound care, ostomy care, and ventilator care
Company Name | City, StateOasis Review Nurse-Case Manager01/2013 - 05/2017
  • Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans for patients post hospitalization, post surgical procedure and basic home care needs,
  • Collaborate with Primary Care Providers, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Wound care specialists, Social Workers and family members to develop a unique plan of care for each patient.
  • Advocated for patients to ensure proper medical equipment & safety in the home
  • Reconciled medication with PCP, patient and families
  • Educating patients and families on plan of care, treatment, oxygen safety, fall risk precautions, and medication side effects per agency protocol
  • Visited and managed patient care, referred patients to appropriate resources such as outpatient physical therapy, and skilled nursing facilities as appropriate
  • Conducted supervisory visits with nurses to review nursing interventions , such as infection control, per The Joint Commission standards
  • Reviewed nursing visit notes and collaborated with physicians for appropriate medication orders, physical therapy, and social worker needs
  • Assisted in Quality assurance surveillance through OASIS data, consulting with appropriate clinical staff to clarify any data integrity issues and worked with clinicians to make corrections per agency protocol.
  • Ensured all electronic documentation was completed according to facility protocol and guidelines
Company Name | City, StateSergeant - Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)09/2001 - 09/2009
  • Served with the 128th QM Battalion Light AIrborne Unit during Operation Iraqi freedom with active duty service completed in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
  • Completion of Basic Combat training in Fort Jackson, SC with the 4th Training Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment.
  • Responsible for supervising and performing management of warehouse functions and supplies for a light-airborne drop unit.
  • Maintained inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports
  • Unloaded, unpacked, counted, segregated, palletized and stored incoming supplies and equipment
  • Led platoon during daily morning routines of physical training
  • Evaluated terrain and recorded topographical information
  • Basic tactical and survival skills, weapon training, night infiltration training, marching, rappelling, and team work
Company Name | City, StateDental Assistant01/2002 - 01/2007
  • Experience in assisting for oral surgery, orthodontics, general and cosmetic dentistry.
  • Filled-in as office manager, assisted with billing, scheduling and customer service.
  • Conducted follow-up calls with patients post surgery to identify any health concerns.
  • Prepare patient rooms while maintaining sterile fields to prevent any contamination and risk for infection. Sterilized needed tools per facility protocol.
  • Passed instruments, suctioned and mixed materials for impressions per dentists orders.
  • Provided a high level of support and assistance to the dentist and staff by passing the tools needed for procedures.
  • Obtained dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods.
  • Scheduled and provided teeth whitening services.
Education and Training
West Coast University | | City, USABachelors of Nursing in Nursing2018
  • Graduated 2018 with Honors in Nursing Cum Laude
  • Passed the National Council Licensure Examination and currently possess an active, full and unrestricted license as a professional nurse from the State of Colorado
Casper College | | City, State, USAAssociate Degree in Nursing in Nursing2013
  • Graduated as a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.
  • Made The Dean's Honor roll throughout all semesters
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School Attended

  • West Coast University
  • Casper College

Job Titles Held:

  • Travel Intensive Care Registered Nurse
  • Level 2 Trauma Center/Registered Nurse, ICU
  • ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
  • Oasis Review Nurse-Case Manager
  • Sergeant - Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)
  • Dental Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelors of Nursing in Nursing
    Associate Degree in Nursing in Nursing

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