Dedicated and compassionate bilingual BSN Registered Nurse with eight years of diverse nursing experience, currently excelling in high-acuity care within a Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Expertise in managing critically ill patients requiring complex monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and vasoactive medications, along with a proven ability to perform comprehensive assessments and recognize subtle changes in patient conditions. A collaborative approach with interdisciplinary teams ensures the delivery of safe, evidence-based care while demonstrating strong critical thinking and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Committed to contributing critical care expertise, clinical excellence, and a steadfast focus on optimal patient outcomes to the ICU team at a Level I Trauma Center.
Work History
RN, ICU
1 Year 1 Month
St. Joseph Medical Center | 06.2025 - Current
Perform comprehensive, evidence-based care for critically ill adult patients with complex medical, surgical, and multisystem conditions.
Perform continuous hemodynamic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological assessments to rapidly identify changes in patient condition and initiate timely interventions.
Manage mechanically ventilated patients, including ventilator monitoring, airway management, endotracheal and tracheostomy care, suctioning, and collaboration with respiratory therapy.
Administer and titrate continuous infusions including vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, insulin, anticoagulants, and other high-alert medications according to hospital protocols.
Assist with bedside procedures including central venous catheter placement, arterial line insertion, bronchoscopy, chest tube management, and bedside intubation.
Monitor invasive hemodynamic monitoring devices while ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 7 Months
Complete Surgery Houston Northwest | 12.2023 - Current
Conduct Pre-admission testing and evaluate lab results for surgical clearance.
Initiate IV lines and ensure patient readiness in the preoperative area.
Recover post-operative patients in PACU and monitor for complications.
Provide discharge education to patients and families to ensure continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
3 Years 5 Months
Healthcare Systems Staffing | 08.2022 - 01.2026
Facilitated float assignments to various med-surg and critical care-adjacent units across multiple campuses.
Achieved optimal patient care through detailed assessments and medication administration. Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration to develop effective treatment plans. Enhanced treatment outcomes by integrating comprehensive assessment results into care strategies.
Demonstrated leadership adaptability while upholding high standards in fast-paced environments.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 3 Months
ANGEL STAFFING INC at UTMB Clear Lake and Memorial Hermann SW | 01.2021 - 04.2022
Delivered care to high-acuity COVID patients.
Collaborated with physicians and rapid response teams to stabilize patients.
Demonstrated clinical expertise and innovation in managing complex care plans.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 2 Months
Baptist Hospitals of SE Texas | 10.2018 - 12.2020
Served as charge nurse and member of the Skin Champions Team.
Assessed hospital-wide skin integrity and managed wound care plans.
Trained staff on pressure ulcer prevention and best practices in patient mobility.
Assisted with safe patient transfers using lifts and proper body mechanics.
Education
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Lamar State College | Port Arthur | 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | 12.2024
Associate Degree in Applied Science - Nursing
Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Port Arthur | 12.2019
Skills
Administration of titratable IV medications
Patient assessments
Advanced ventilator management
Infection control protocols
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient and family education
MTP
Chest tube management
Tracheostomy care
Precepting
Certification
Registered Nurse: Texas License expires Dec. 2027
BLS American Heart Association - Expires Oct. 2026
(ACLS) American Heart Association- Expires Oct. 2026
NIHSS- Expires July 2028
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN, ICU
St. Joseph Medical Center
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Complete Surgery Houston Northwest
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Systems Staffing
08.2022 - 01.2026Read More
Registered Nurse
ANGEL STAFFING INC at UTMB Clear Lake and Memorial Hermann SW