Angelica Helena Armijo Trujillo
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
International healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hospital El Carmen
Maipu, Santiago de Chile
07.2014 - 12.2018
- Emergency Pediatrics Experience:
- Delivered immediate care to pediatric patients in critical condition within a fast-paced emergency department.
- Conducted rapid triage and assessment of pediatric patients, identifying life-threatening conditions and initiating interventions.
- Administered emergency medications, fluids, and treatments per pediatric protocols.
- Assisted with pediatric trauma cases, performing emergency procedures such as CPR, intubation, and stabilizing patients for surgery.
- Pediatric Bedside Experience:
- Monitored pediatric vital signs, including modified pain scale.
- Create a care plan for minors based on their safety and promote their normal development.
- To accompany and provide emotional support to the child specially when their parents were not present.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Provided respiratory support to client with breathing difficulties through oxygen therapy and/or physical measurements.
- Delivered nutritional support.
- Conducted wound care and nursing procedures, such as dressing surgical site and cleaning wounds.
- Perform skin care and attend to any external device, such as IV, piccline or catheters.
- Management of ostomies and feeding/elimination devices.
- Provide notification and assist with coordination in cases involving social issues and/or child abuse.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and implement effective care strategies.
- Support an educated patients and families on emotional guidance, development, health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans and preventative measures.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Bed Capacity: 375
- Surgical suits: 11
- Units: Pediatric Medical-Surgical Unit, Emergency pediatrics
- Nurse–Patient Ratio: Medical-Surgical 1:12, Emergency Pediatrics - 1:3 (per hour)
Clinical instructor for nursing students
Universidad Finis terrae
Hospital El Carmen, Maipu, Santiago De Chile
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Unit-Hospital: Pediatrics, Hospital El Carmen
- Program Coordinator: Karen Vergara Arias
- Increased student confidence by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions for those struggling with specific concepts or skills.
- Participated in faculty meetings, committees, and continuing education events to stay current on nursing education trends and best practices.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments and feedback mechanisms.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
Clinical instructor for nursing students
Universidad Santiago de Chile
Hospital El Carmen, Maipu, Santiago De Chile
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Unit-Hospital: Pediatrics, Hospital El Carmen
- Program Coordinator: Margarita Baeza Fuentes.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that encouraged student engagement and success.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Evaluated student progress through oral exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations.
Registered Nurse
Clinica Alemana
Vitacura, Santiago de Chile
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Adult and Pediatric Bedside Experience:
- Monitored adult-pediatric vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and pain scale.
- Administered medications, treatments, and nutritional supplements to client.
- Provided respiratory support to client in need.
- Delivered nutritional support to clients unable to feed orally via intravenous (IV) fluids, gavage feeding or using an ostomy device.
- Provide care for patients with a pleural tube.
- Conducted wound care and nursing procedures, such as dressing surgical site and cleaning wounds.
- Educated and supported parents/family about client care, development, and emotional guidance.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to create and implement care plans.
- Reinforce the education previously provided regarding the use of the pain pump and mobilization after surgery.
- Create a nursing care plan based on client safety and needs.
- Bed Capacity: 440
- Surgical suits: 23
- Units: Adult and Pediatric Medical-Surgical Unit, Emergency pediatrics
- Nurse–Patient Ratio: Medical-Surgical 1:10, Emergency Pediatrics - 1:1.5-2(per hour)
Clinical instructor for nursing students
Universidad Del Desarrollo
Clinica Alemana, Vitacura, Santiago De Chile
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Unit-Hospital: Adult- Pediatric Medical-Surgical , Clinica Alemana de Santiago
- Program Coordinator: Carola Riffo del Mauro
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Sciences
Universidad De Santiago De Chile
Estacion Central, Santiago de Chile01.2012
Skills
- Nursing care planning and management
- Documentation and charting
- Emergency care and first aid
- Medication administration
- IV insertion and catheter placement
- Medical equipment handling
- Sample collection and clinical analysis
- Infection control
- Effective communication
- Empathy and compassion
- Teamwork
- Stress management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Time management and organization
- Professional ethics
Certification
RN - Registered Nurse:
- Status: Active
- License number: 274765
- State: Montana
RN-Registered Nurse:
- Status: Active
- License number: 33663-01
- State: New York
LANGUAGES
Native Spanish
Intermediate English
Timeline
Clinical instructor for nursing students
Universidad Finis terrae
03.2016 - 12.2016
Clinical instructor for nursing students
Universidad Santiago de Chile
03.2015 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse
Hospital El Carmen
07.2014 - 12.2018
Clinical instructor for nursing students
Universidad Del Desarrollo
06.2013 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
Clinica Alemana
02.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Sciences
Universidad De Santiago De Chile