Bruno Franco
Miami Regional Surgical Center
Miami,FL
2
Languages
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience
Emergency Department Registered Nurse with experience caring for mechanically ventilated ICU hold patients, stabilizing high-acuity emergencies, and titrating vasoactive, sedative, and antihypertensive infusions. Skilled in patient assessment, critical thinking, and multidisciplinary collaboration to support safe, timely interventions during Code Blue, STEMI, stroke, and sepsis events.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 6 Months- Manage ICU hold patients for prolonged periods while awaiting ICU admission, providing continuous critical care, frequent reassessment, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and independently titrate continuous vasoactive, sedative, analgesic, and antihypertensive infusions including: levophed, epinephrine, propofol, fentanyl, versed, ketamine, esmolol, and cardene according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Assist with Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) by performing pre-oxygenation, MD administering etomidate and succinylcholine, and providing post-intubation stabilization and ventilator management.
- Administer and monitor insulin infusions for DKA, heparin infusions, TNK for acute ischemic stroke, sodium bicarbonate, blood products, and other time sensitive emergency medications.
- Assessed emergency patients, prioritized care, and initiated rapid interventions
- Monitored vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and neurological changes for unstable patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Respond to Code Blue, STEMI, Stroke, and SEPSIS activation while collaborating with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, EMS, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care.
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
1 Year 9 Months- Reduced the risk of complications through diligent monitoring and assessment of patients in the PACU.
- Maintained infection control, safety compliance, and continuous patient monitoring in recovery area.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing anxiety or distress following surgery, fostering a compassionate atmosphere.
- Maintained professional growth through regular attendance at conferences or workshops related to PACU nursing, applying learned concepts to daily practice.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing individualized post-operative care plans.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless transitions from surgery to post-anesthesia care.
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
1 Year 9 Months- Administered medications and IV therapies per physician orders and PACU protocols.
- Assessed post-anesthesia patients, monitoring airway status, vital signs, and recovery progression.
- Documented recovery assessments, interventions, and discharge readiness in clinical records.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists and surgical teams to coordinate safe patient transitions.
- Managed pain, nausea, and respiratory support using PACU care standards.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative expectations, precautions, and discharge instructions.
- Responded rapidly to postoperative complications, stabilizing patients and escalating concerns appropriately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
IV medication administration
Vasoactive Drip Titration
Rapid intubation
Continuous Cardiac Monitoring
Code Blue Resuscitation
Hemodynamic monitoring
Emergency care management
Patient assessments
Peripheral IV Insertion
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Licensed Registered Nurse Multistate
- BLS
- ACLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Miami Regional Surgical Center
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Miami Surgical Center
09.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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