AUTUMN AUGUSTA
Fontana,CA
Summary
Developed critical care and patient management skills in high-pressure neonatal environment. Adaptable and skilled in handling complex medical situations and providing compassionate patient care. Strong understanding of emotional and practical needs of families during critical care situations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric CTICU Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA)
03.2025 - Current
- Administer comprehensive 1:1 and 2:1 to pediatric patients with CHD, acute cardiac conditions, post-operative surgery care and heart transplant care in a specialized 24 bed unit.
- Utilize advanced life support techniques and monitor hemodynamic parameters through patient assessments to detect changes in patient conditions.
- Maintain, operate, assess VAD devices (Berlin), A-lines, chest tubes, mechanical ventilator machines, 12-lead EKG monitoring to support patient care.
- Assessed and managed cardiovascular emergencies, including Code Blue and arrhythmias.
- Collaborated with cardiothoracic surgeons to formulate and implement effective care plans, reducing length of stay by 15%.
- Administer medications, manage and titrate vasoactive and inotropic infusions.
- Educated families on treatment processes, medication management, discharge, and home care strategies.
ICU Registered nurse
West Anaheim Medical Center, Coronary Care Unit and ICU
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Delivered 2:1 nursing care in a busy 17-bed critical care unit for patients with acute cardiac conditions, including heart failure, CABG, shock, and post-myocardial infarction.
- Provided interventions to patients needing advanced medical treatment, including those with septic, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to manage patients with advanced cardiac devices, including pacemakers and defibrillators.
- Assessed and evaluated, monitored critically-ill patients utilizing a multi-disciplinary pan of care.
- Managed cardiac arrest emergencies, including Code Blue, cardiac tamponade and arrhythmias in ICU and other hospital units.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSN) - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Associate of Science (ADN) - Nursing (RN)
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA12.2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Anthropology
University of California
Los Angeles, CA12.2005
Skills
- EPIC
- Cerner
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, (CA), Number: 95365574
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
Accomplishments
- Research - Completed group study focused on CLABSI rates within 24-72 hours in post-surgical cardiac patients.
Languages
Spanish
French
Timeline
Pediatric CTICU Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA)
03.2025 - Current
ICU Registered nurse
West Anaheim Medical Center, Coronary Care Unit and ICU
08.2024 - 02.2025
Associate of Science (ADN) - Nursing (RN)
Chaffey College
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Anthropology
University of California
Bachelor of Science (BSN) - Nursing
Grand Canyon University