Aaron A. Gomez
Edinburg,TX
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Mcallen Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma Center)
McAllen, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Provide exceptional care to trauma patients, including motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, and burns, while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Perform comprehensive neuro assessments and specialized care for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients, utilizing advanced monitoring and treatment modalities.
- Administer continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, ensuring precise fluid and electrolyte management.
- Collaborated in preoperative assessments, anesthesia induction, and postoperative recovery with anesthesia providers, prioritizing airway management, pain control, and hemodynamic stability.
- Successfully maintain patient stability in high-pressure situations by skillfully managing critical care pharmacology involving vasoactive drips, sedatives, and analgesics.
- Mentored nursing students in the trauma unit, offering constructive feedback and guidance to enhance their learning experience during clinical rotations.
ICU Travel Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
Brownsville, TX
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Led daily patient rounds as charge nurse, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and communicating care plans for cohesive and efficient patient care.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to protocols.
- Performed swift assessments and interventions as a rapid response nurse to stabilize patients during episodes of acute clinical deterioration.
- Floated between the emergency room and ICU, delivering high-level care to critically ill patients while efficiently adapting to the distinct demands of each environment.
ICU Travel Nurse
Angel Staffing Inc.
San Antonio, TX & Humble, TX
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Delivered exceptional patient care in a variety of hospital settings, while adapting to different protocols, clinical environments, and teams as an ICU travel nurse.
- Provided comprehensive care for COVID-19 patients with complex comorbidities across ICU, ED, step-down, and medical/surgical/tele departments, ensuring individualized treatment plans and continuous evaluation.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based protocols, conducting daily prone positioning to optimize oxygenation and respiratory function for critically ill COVID-19 patients.
- Provided compassionate support and psychological care for isolated COVID-19 patients, placing a strong emphasis on their mental and emotional well-being during their deteriorating condition.
ICU Nurse (PRN)
Mission Regional Medical Center
Mission, TX
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Performed critical nursing duties on an as-needed basis, adapting to various clinical settings and patient needs.
- Implemented emergency resuscitation techniques and delivered high-quality patient care based on advanced cardiac life support guidelines, resulting in optimal outcomes.
ER/ICU Nurse
Edinburg Regional Medical Center
Edinburg, TX
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Led triage processes to prioritize patient care based on severity, optimizing workflow and minimizing wait times in a high-pressure environment.
- Provided advanced emergency care in both pediatric and adult ER settings, applying ACLS and PALS protocols to stabilize patients in critical situations and improve outcomes.
- Requested and successfully completed cross-training to the ICU during ER tenure, enhancing versatility and clinical skills by gaining experience in critical care settings.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively leading and coordinating care for a diverse team of new travel nurses as the elected charge nurse during the COVID-19 crisis in a high-volume, rapidly changing environment.
- Exhibited expertise as a rapid response nurse, promptly assessing and stabilizing patients in critical condition throughout the hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12.2021
Interdisciplinary Studies -
South Texas College
McAllen, TX07.2020
Associates Degree in Nursing -
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05.2018
Skills
- Mechanical Ventilation Management
- CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
- EVD (External Ventricular Drain) Management
- Ultrasound-Guided Power Midline Insertion
- Seldinger Technique for Catheter Insertion
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Interpretation
- Anesthesia Induction and Maintenance
- BIS Monitoring for Depth of Anesthesia
- EKG Interpretation and Dysrhythmia Recognition
- Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
- TCRN (Trauma Certified Registered Nurse)
- CMC (Cardiac Medicine Certification)
Affiliations
- Critical Care Committee
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- American Association of Neuroscience Nurse (AANN)
Languages
English
Spanish
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated ICU nurse with nearly 6 years of experience in critical care and trauma settings, with specialized expertise in advanced neuro assessments, trauma care, and anesthesia collaboration. Recognized for exceptional leadership in high-pressure environments and a strong commitment to patient care excellence. Seeking to advance a career through the BSN-to-DNP Nurse Anesthesia program to further specialize in patient care and anesthesia.
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Mcallen Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma Center)
07.2022 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 06.2022
ICU Travel Nurse
Angel Staffing Inc.
12.2020 - 05.2021
ICU Nurse (PRN)
Mission Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 12.2020
ER/ICU Nurse
Edinburg Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas At Tyler
Interdisciplinary Studies -
South Texas College
Associates Degree in Nursing -
South Texas College