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Professional Summary

Multi-lingual RN, with 14 years experience over three different countries. Well versed in offering evidence-based therapeutic care for critical care patients. Collaborative and motivational.

Compassionate, committed to high standards of care, ethical rights and patient advocacy.

Collaborative and effective team player combining skills (critical thinking, decision making, communication) to optimize patient outcomes.

Skill Highlights
  • Adult/geriatric treatment knowledge;
  • Ventilator care (assisting with intubation/extubation);
  • VAP care bundle/SBTs;
  • ETT and tracheostomy care;
  • Identification of life-threatening heart rhythms/arrhythmias
  • IV and venipuncture;
  • IV drug therapy administration and management;
  • PCA/epidural infusions;
  • Infection prevention/control standards;
  • Wound cleaning/care;
  • Drains: care and management;
  • Removing stitches/staples and drains;
  • Assisting physicians during procedures;
  • Urinary catheter/fecal containment device insertion and care;
  • Hourly intake and output monitoring;
  • Gastrostomy/nasogastric tube care;
  • Colostomy care;
  • Laboratory results interpretation;
  • Care planning (assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate);
  • Computerized charting;
  • Diabetes management;
  • Acute and rehabilitative care;
  • Temperature control;
  • Task delegation and prioritization;
  • Follow unit guidelines/protocols;
  • Root cause analysis;
  • Information verification;
  • Taking and interpreting vitals;
  • Patient education;
  • Patient advocacy;
  • Client/family-focused care;
  • Verbal communication;
  • Nursing staff leadership;
  • Responding to codes;
Work Experience
09/2018 to Current
RNParkland Medical Center - ICU － Derry, NH
  • Admit critically ill patients (surgical, septic, alcohol detox, DKA management, substance overdose, heart and lung pathologies, neurology) for close monitoring and management of life threatening conditions;
  • Orient/support new staff into the ICU;
  • Take charge responsabilities (delegating nurse assignments, overseeing admissions/discharges and acting as a role model and resource for other nurses);
01/2015 to 07/2017
Senior Staff NurseRoyal Brompton Hospital - AICU － London, UK
  • Admit level 3 patients (level 3 - patients requiring advanced respiratory support alone or monitoring and support for two or more organ systems. This level includes all complex patients requiring support for multi-organ failure) from OR after cardiac and major thoracic surgery, from wards and referred from other hospitals with respiratory failure and/or cardiogenic shock for VV, VA, VVA ECMO, VADs, ECCOR, IABP;
  • Possess knowledge of ventilator and ventilatory modalities. Invasive vs non-invasive ventilation. Manage ventilatory settings;
  • Collect ABG's, when appropriate. Correctly interpret them and take necessary measures when they are altered;
  • Interpret and calibrate invasive hemodynamic monitoring devices (Picco/Swan-Ganz Catheter);
  • Manage unstable patients on high inotropic support;
  • Connect, manage and monitor patients on continuous hemofiltration (CRRT);
  • Support and mentor colleagues as senior staff nurse, contributing to key projects, shift management, and acting as "Bay Leader")
10/2011 to 07/2014
RNHospital De Sao Jose － Lisbon, Portugal
  • Admit critically ill patients with neurological indication (oncology, trauma, spine, vascular, congenital, hydrocephalus, endocrine, Parkinson) pre/post surgery;
  • Perform frequent in-depth neurological and physical assessments on neuro patients;
  • Assist and educate patients with motor deficits in ADLs;
  • Mentor student nurses to the neurosurgical department;
  • Collaborate on project to promote patient safety and prevent falls: "Melhoria dos Padroes de Qualidade - Quedas";
  • Assume charge role;
12/2006 to 10/2011
RNHospital De Santo Antonio Dos Capuchos － Lisbon, Portugal
  • Admit critically ill patients with neurosurgical indication to the ICU (oncology, trauma, spine, vascular, congenital, hydrocephalus, endocrine, Parkinson) pre/post surgery;
  • Perform frequent in-depth neurological and physical assessments on neuro patients;
  • Assist and educate patients with motor deficits in ADLs;
Education and Training
03/2018
Northwest London Critical Care Transfer TrainingRoyal Brompton Hospital － London UK
11/2016
ECMO Three Day CourseRoyal Brompton Hospital － London UK

Approved by: Royal College of Anesthetists

03/2016
Intensive Care NursingKings College London － London UK
08/2015
ECMO One Day Course (levitronix/cardiohelp)Royal Brompton Hospital
09/2006
Bachelor of Science: NursingEscola Superior De Enfermagem De Coimbra － Coimbra, Portugal
Active Licenses

01/07/2020 -Registered Nurse (RN) 2338963 - Nursing License Massachusetts Board of Nursing

09/17/2018 -Registered Nurse (RN) 078936-21 - Nursing License New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Certifications

07/2018 Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

06/2018 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Parkland Medical Center - ICU
  • Royal Brompton Hospital - AICU
  • Hospital De Sao Jose
  • Hospital De Santo Antonio Dos Capuchos

School Attended

  • Royal Brompton Hospital
  • Kings College London
  • Escola Superior De Enfermagem De Coimbra

Job Titles Held:

  • RN
  • Senior Staff Nurse

Degrees

  • Northwest London Critical Care Transfer Training
    ECMO Three Day Course
    Intensive Care Nursing
    ECMO One Day Course (levitronix/cardiohelp)
    Bachelor of Science : Nursing

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