AYANA LOZARES
Edinburg,Texas
Summary
Dedicated critical care nurse with six years experience of direct patient care in neurological, trauma and cardiac settings. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges through the BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia program.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Registered Nurse
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM MCALLEN (Trauma Level 1)
04.2023 - Current
- Provided meticulous care for various trauma patients including motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, falls and stabbings.
- Conducted thorough neurological assessments on ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients on a regular basis to monitor changes in patients'' conditions closely.
- Skillfully managed ventriculostomies for continuous monitoring of intracranial pressures and cerebral perfusion pressures in critically ill patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses/students, facilitating orientation and integration into the ICU setting.
ICU Registered Nurse
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided exceptional care to ICU patients including severe sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis and gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic findings to promptly identify changes in patient condition.
- Floated to various departments such as ER, PICU, NICU, medical-surgical, telemetry and rehab.
ICU/PCCU Seasonal Registered Nurse
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM HEART
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided care to patients with unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Delivered high-quality pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing NSTEMIs and STEMIs.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications and medication management to promote long-term heart health.
ICU Travel Registered Nurse
VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Provided comprehensive care to COVID-19 patients.
- Increased patient comfort and support with empathetic communication and attentive bedside manner.
ICU/PCCU Registered Nurse
MCALLEN HEART HOSPITAL
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Provided continuous hemodynamic monitoring in coronary artery bypass graft patients, adjusting treatments accordingly to optimize outcomes.
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Utilized advanced skills to operate life-supporting equipment such as ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps and impellas.
- Delivered high-quality pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of cardiovascular interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Edinburg, TX05.2018
High School -
SOUTH TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
MERCEDES, TX06.2014
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring/interpretation
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Anesthesia induction and management
- Chest tube management
- Ultrasound-Guided IVs and Power Midline
- EKOS
- Impella Heart Pump Device
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Device
- External Ventricular Drains
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Computer literate – Cerner and Meditech
Affiliaitons
- Critical Care Education and Development Committee (CCED)
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Timeline
ICU Registered Nurse
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM MCALLEN (Trauma Level 1)
04.2023 - Current
ICU/PCCU Seasonal Registered Nurse
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM HEART
08.2022 - 10.2022
ICU Registered Nurse
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
07.2022 - 03.2023
ICU Travel Registered Nurse
VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2021 - 06.2022
ICU/PCCU Registered Nurse
MCALLEN HEART HOSPITAL
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
High School -
SOUTH TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
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