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Anderson Machado

Texarkana,TX

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Staff Nurse, SICUStaff Nurse, SICUEmergency Room Registered NurseStaff NurseChief Nursing Officer

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsultingSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave

Summary

Led initiatives to enhance patient care delivery in the ICU setting. ,Responded proactively to dynamic patient requirements and environmental challenges. ,Cultivated a supportive environment for patients and families through effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

3
3
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse, SICU

Christus Health - Christus St. Micheal
Texarkana, TX
07.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed client ABGs, CBC/metabolic profiles and EKG readings
  • Facilitated admissions and transfers, chart/care plan note preparation and other documentation, and interdisciplinary team participation
  • Executed multitasking and prioritized responsibilities according to patient conditions to ensure timely care delivery.
  • Assisted team members in delivering patient care tailored to individual age and needs. Supported healthcare team in providing age-specific and personalized patient care. Collaborated with medical staff to ensure the delivery of patient care aligning with age-related requirements.
  • Implemented infection control techniques in all patient interactions

Staff Nurse, SICU

Health Carousel - Christus St Micheal
Texarkana, TX
06.2022 - 07.2024
  • Analyzed client ABGs, CBC/metabolic profiles and EKG readings
  • Facilitated admissions and transfers, chart/care plan note preparation and other documentation, and interdisciplinary team participation
  • Executed multitasking and prioritized responsibilities according to patient conditions to ensure timely care delivery.
  • Assisted team members in delivering patient care tailored to individual age and needs. Supported healthcare team in providing age-specific and personalized patient care. Collaborated with medical staff to ensure the delivery of patient care aligning with age-related requirements.
  • Implemented infection control techniques in all patient interactions

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Health Carousel - Plains Memorial Hospital
Dimmitt, TX
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical team.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Optimised outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
  • Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Staff Nurse

Revitalis Clinic
Petropolis, Brazil
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Preparing and executing a health care plan for up to 80 patients
  • These models differ in clinical decision making, work allocation, communication, and management, with differing social and economic forces driving the choice of model
  • Focusing on managing problem behaviors and physical problems, managing risk factors to prevent further cognitive or emotional decline
  • Promoting adherence to therapies, and integrating physical and mental care approaches
  • Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
  • Informational activities, techniques, or strategies that target biological, behavioral, cognitive, emotional, interpersonal, social, or environmental factors with the aim of improving health functioning and well-being.

Chief Nursing Officer

Unimed Petropolis
Petropolis, Rio De Jneiro
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors and investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
  • Supervised staff of 87 registered nurses,165 licensed practical nurses.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Alcides Carneiro Hospital – ER
Petropolis, Rio De Janeiro
11.2017 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for 20-bed emergency service unit
  • Decisively and confidently made judgments on patient conditions based on vital signs, patient presentation, and initial assessment; triaged to appropriate zone; activated specialized team when indicated (rapid response stroke team, rapid response heart attack tem, etc.)
  • Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Director of Nursing OR/ICU

São José Hospital
Teresopolis, Brazil
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Coordinator of Adult Adult Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Center and Sterilized Material Center with a team of fourteen nurses and seventy six LPNs
  • Managed the development of a technical services manual, wrote standard operating procedures, and created training materials
  • Improved team member communication and medical record integrity by developing goals for better analysis of the quality of care
  • Worked in a customer service role including communicating and visiting with clinicians and support staff to meet their needs
  • Monitored and reported quality assurance to the administrator and the Chief of Nursing.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.

Director of Nursing

UNIMED Hospital ICU
Petropolis, Brazil
05.2014 - 10.2015
  • Medical/Surgical ICU with a variety of diagnosis.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
  • Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

DATA RIO INSTITUTE
Duque De Caxias, Rio De Jnaeiro
03.2014 - 03.2015
  • Responsible for the 15-bed Adult and 3-bed pediatric emergency services unit
  • Decisively and confidently made judgments on patient conditions based on vital signs, patient presentation, and initial assessment; triaged to appropriate zone; activated specialized team when indicated (rapid response stroke team, rapid response heart attack team, etc.)
  • Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes
  • Administered IV fluids and medications including antibiotics, packed RBC's, TPN, and narcotics, while carefully monitoring for side effects or any adverse reaction.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Nurse Preceptor

RN, Arthur Sá Earp Neto University
Petropolis, Rio De Janeiro
04.2012 - 08.2013
  • Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
  • Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.

ICU Staff Nurse

Médical Hospitalar Society, Petrópolis
Petropolis, Rio De Janeiro
06.2011 - 08.2013
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas, heart attack, etc
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
  • Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Red Cross
Petropolis, Rio De Janeiro
10.2010 - 09.2012
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated and documented nursing care for patients experiencing life- threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions in a 17- adult bed and 04 – pediatric bed Emergency Services Department
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma and answered codes quickly.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Town Of Teresopolis
Teresopolis, Rio De Jnaeiro
02.2009 - 03.2010
  • Administered medication, cleaning lacerations, taking blood work, foley catheter insertions, inserting peripheral IV line and assisting physicians in and out of the emergency room along with many other tasks related to their field.
  • Analyzed client ABGs, CBC/metabolic profiles and EKG readings
  • Facilitated admissions and transfers, chart/care plan note preparation and other documentation, and interdisciplinary team participation
  • Multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities based on patients conditions in a timely manner maintaining confidence in critical situations
  • Collaborated with a team in patient care, provided care appropriate to the age and specific needs of the patients
  • Implemented infection control techniques in all patient interactions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Faculdade de Enfermagem Luiza de Marillac - São Camilo
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
12.2007

Skills

ICU expert

Dependable and Responsible

Critical Thinking

Excellent Communication

First Aid/CPR

Software

Cerner

Meditech

Epic

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • TCAR

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse/BSN

Timeline

Staff Nurse, SICU

Christus Health - Christus St. Micheal
07.2024 - Current

Staff Nurse, SICU

Health Carousel - Christus St Micheal
06.2022 - 07.2024

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Health Carousel - Plains Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2022

Staff Nurse

Revitalis Clinic
03.2020 - 03.2021

Chief Nursing Officer

Unimed Petropolis
08.2018 - 05.2019

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Alcides Carneiro Hospital – ER
11.2017 - 09.2018

Director of Nursing OR/ICU

São José Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2016

Director of Nursing

UNIMED Hospital ICU
05.2014 - 10.2015

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

DATA RIO INSTITUTE
03.2014 - 03.2015

Nurse Preceptor

RN, Arthur Sá Earp Neto University
04.2012 - 08.2013

ICU Staff Nurse

Médical Hospitalar Society, Petrópolis
06.2011 - 08.2013

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Red Cross
10.2010 - 09.2012

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Town Of Teresopolis
02.2009 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Faculdade de Enfermagem Luiza de Marillac - São Camilo

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