ALCIRA N. VARELA
Mill Creek,Washington
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in providing care to critically ill newborns, currently seeking to re-enter the field.
Excelled in critical thinking and problem-solving across high-complexity environments, demonstrating proficiency in clinical procedures and empathy.
Eager to leverage my clinical skills, knowledge, and compassion support and advocate for vulnerable infants and their families in a dynamic clinical environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Assistant
Prestige Care & Rehabilitation
Edmonds, Washington
01.2022 - 02.2022
NICU Registered Nurse
Clinica Porvenir
Soledad, Colombia
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted in the delivery of infants and provided care to newborns in a Level IV NICU.
- Ensured adherence to national safety standards and guidelines in the provision of neonatal nursing care.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment, including ventilators and incubators, to support neonatal care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Horpital San Jose De Guaduas
Guaduas, Colombia
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Hospital San Andres De Tumaco
Tumaco, Colombia
01.2014 - 09.2014
- My first job as a nurse was in a high-complexity hospital in the Colombian jungle
- Here I was able to perform skills in the critical care of patients wounded in armed combat
- I rotated through different services: Delivery room, Adult and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and operating rooms
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing -
Universidad Del Norte
Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia12.2013
Skills
- Assessment Skills
- Clinical procedures
- Medication administration
- BLS - ACLS
- Monitoring and technology
- Communication and Team Collaboration
- Empathy and compassion
- Critical Thinking and Problem solving
- Adaptability
Publications
Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in an institution 2012, Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study. The study population is taken from the database of mother to infant Committee Universidad del Norte Hospital. 2012. Colombia
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Native
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Washington (2025 - Present) License Number: RN.RN61616900
- BLS (CPR and AED) Certified, American Heart Association (2023-In process of renovation)
- ACLS Certified, American Heart Association (2023- In process of renovation)
Timeline
Student Nurse Assistant
Prestige Care & Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 02.2022
NICU Registered Nurse
Clinica Porvenir
02.2017 - 02.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Horpital San Jose De Guaduas
09.2014 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
Hospital San Andres De Tumaco
01.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing -
Universidad Del Norte
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