Cara Ybarra
Pinehurst,North Carolina
Summary
Knowledgeable registered nurse with experience in critical care and aesthetic medicine. Proven track record in clinical training, inventory management, and implementation of medical practice advancements to enhance patient care and experience. Eager to contribute my expertise and dedication to innovation in a dynamic clinical environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Levine Children's Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Deliver specialized, compassionate care to neonatal patients in a high-acuity Level IV NICU setting
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and provide life-saving interventions as needed
- Educate and support families through emotionally complex situations, ensuring clear communication and compassionate care
Registered Nurse
Pinehurst Medical Clinic - Sanford Cardiology
07.2024 - Current
- Administers and monitors radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging, and adheres to radiation safety protocols to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Conducts and interprets exercise and pharmacologic stress tests
- Performs continuous ECG monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, and response to cardiac emergencies
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Registered Nurse Injector
Enhance Med Spa and Wellness
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered injectable treatments with precision and care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and minimal discomfort
- Conducted thorough patient consultations to assess aesthetic goals and develop personalized treatment plans
- Managed post-treatment evaluations and follow-up appointments to track patient progress and ensure optimal treatment efficacy
- Led team in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
Registered Nurse
Madigan Army Medical Center, MAMC
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained airways and oxygenation status for respiratory failure patients using nasal cannula, high-flow oxygen, CPAP, and BiPAP
- Monitored acute conditions, such as A-fib RVR, sepsis, COPD and CHF exacerbations, hypo- and hypertensive crises, STEMIs and NSTEMIs, DKA and hypoglycemia, CVAs and traumas
- Observed individuals according to protocols for postoperative cardiac patients
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plans to assess results
Registered Nurse
Frontier Dermatology
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted MD, nursing staff, and MA staff in clinical setting and TeleDerm
- Provided nursing care to patients undergoing Mohs surgery and other dermatologic procedures
- Conducted individual focused assessments at patient and physician requests
- Maintained and updated legible, accurate, and confidential patient medical records
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication, fluids, and checking vital signs hourly
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and evaluations in electronic health records systems
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to multidisciplinary team and family members regarding patient treatment, care, and medical options
- Delivered exceptional care to neonatal ICU patients in a Level IV setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX08.2021
Skills
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
- Medication and IV administration
- Facial anatomy
- Infection control
- EMR systems
- Strong clinical judgment
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
Certification
- Compact state licensed Registered Nurse
- ACLS/BLS/NRP Certified
- NCNA
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Levine Children's Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pinehurst Medical Clinic - Sanford Cardiology
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Injector
Enhance Med Spa and Wellness
05.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Madigan Army Medical Center, MAMC
05.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Frontier Dermatology
06.2022 - 01.2023
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
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