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
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.
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
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
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, TX
12.2021
Interdisciplinary Studies -
South Texas College
McAllen, TX
07.2020
Associates Degree in Nursing -
South Texas College
McAllen, TX
05.2018
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
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)
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