Registered nurse since 2013 with ICU and PACU experience. Dedicated to patient education and advocacy by collaborating with the medical team to ensure patient wellness in and outside of the hospital. Passionate about constantly learning and assessing the efficacy of current practice in order to maximize patient outcomes.
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Nursing staff leadership: charge nurse
Post operative discharge education
Adult Nursing
Electronic clinical documentation in EPIC, Meditech, and NextGen
Strong clinical judgment
Culturally-sensitive
Time Management
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU, 09/2020 to Current Dignity Health – Northridge, CA,
Part time position
Managed the post anesthesia recovery and care of adult and some pediatric patients following surgery
Inpatient and outpatient surgeries
Surgeries include general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, podiatry, spine surgery, urology, and ENT
Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Prepared patients for discharge home by reviewing post operative discharge instructions with patient and their family/caregivers.
Registered Nurse, PACU, Per Diem, 07/2020 to Current Eastern Connecticut Health Network – Tolland, CT,
Contracted by HCA to work in the PACU of the Heart Hospital of Austin as a per diem nurse
Managed the post anesthesia care of adult cardiac and vascular patients
Recovered patients for transfer to the inpatient setting or discharge home
Staff Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, PACU, 11/2016 to 05/2020 Aya – Waukesha, WI,
Full time position
Managed the post anesthesia care of adult, pediatric, and post partum patients from initial recovery through discharge at this level 1 trauma center
As a charge nurse, delegated and prioritized staff nurse assignments and maintained patient flow in and out of the PACU by overseeing operations such as admissions and discharges from the unit
Collaborated with resources such as caseworkers to advocate for safe conditions for patients from marginalized groups upon discharge from the hospital
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery by educating patients, families, and caregivers on post-operative care
Continuously monitored telemetry, vitals, pain, and oriented patients to the unit upon emergence from anesthesia to achieve optimal outcomes
Full time travel nurse assignment with a 17 week contract though Professional Placement Resources (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
Delivered patient care in the medical/surgical intensive care unit, cardiac care unit, and transitional care unit
Conducted patient assessments and modified care plans by observing changes in hemodynamic monitoring, strict intake and output, and respiratory status
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging situations to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Educated patients and answered questions regarding health conditions
Staff Registered Nurse, CCU, 07/2014 to 04/2016 Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center – City, STATE,
Full time position
Collaborated with the medical team to care for cardiac patients requiring critical care, including heart transplants, pre/postoperative CABG, TAVR, Valve Replacements, Pericardial Window, Pacemakers, and post STEMI/NSTEMI
Managed the care of patients under therapeutic hypothermia by maintaining their temperature, medications, and life support in order to optimize recovery outcomes
Identified and responded to critical changes in patient assessments in a timely manner to prevent further deterioration
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular cardiac rhythms, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Inspected, maintained, and adjusted cardiology equipment such as intra-aortic balloon pumps, swan-ganz catheters, CVP/arterial lines, and continuous cardiac output monitoring to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU, 06/2013 to 07/2014 UTMB Texas Department Of Criminal Justice Hospital – City, STATE,
Full time position
Managed the critical care of patients in this medical intensive care unit specializing in offender care
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by completing a one year long new graduate nurse residency program which included the AACN Critical Care Orientation Course on ICU nursing (10 module course)
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Assisted the charge nurse in performing triage on all incoming patients and helped determine severity of injuries and illnesses
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, implementing interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Education
Master of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2022 University Of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, GPA:
Program: Family Nurse Practitioner
Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (induction December 2020)
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 04/2013 The University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX GPA:
: Nursing Prerequisites, Expected in Galveston College - Galveston, TX GPA:
Attended from June 2010 - December 2011
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (2011)
Made the President's List (3.9+ gpa) for fall semester 2010, fall and spring semester 2011
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Nurse in Texas, License #836310, expires 09/2021
Registered Nurse in California, License #95091173, expires 10/2021
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), expires 09/2021
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), expires 06/2022
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