Astrid Carolina Carrero Vélez
Durham,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mayagüez Medical Center
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Emergency Room- Adult/ Pediatric
- Adult and Pediatric Emergency Room Experience
- Taking and interpreting Vital Signs
- Classification of patients in the Triage Area
- Assistance to doctors in the process of intubation, medical procedures, and management of cardiovascular arrests
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Management of critically ill patients
- Trauma management in adult and pediatric patients
- Provide medical treatments as prescribed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management, and lifestyle options.
Student Practice Nurse
Hospital Perea | Bella Vista Mayagüez Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Medical Surgical Course I & II
- Experience in Emergency Room, Intensive Care, General Medicine, and Endoscopy
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded them in electronic medical records.
- Administration of medications and blood transfusions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management, and lifestyle options.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Collaborated with the Registered Nurse on the evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico
2019
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite,
- Skilled in administrative skills such as data entry to computerized systems, research for projects, and visual presentations
- Knowledge in updating patient information using electronic medical records
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medical Recordkeeping
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Critical Care Course
- HIPAA
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse License, 2019 - Present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mayagüez Medical Center
01.2020 - 05.2022
Student Practice Nurse
Hospital Perea | Bella Vista Mayagüez Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico
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