Carlos Amaya
Hackensack
Summary
Professional nurse with specialized expertise in wound, ostomy, continence and cardiothoracic surgery. Strong ability to develop and implement care plans and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environment. Consistently focused on delivering high standards of care and achieving results. Demonstrated ability to be successful in fast paced departments in one of the largest and top rated non-profit trauma centers/hospital in NJ and the Greater NYC area
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Provides expert consultation for challenging wound cases, leading to successful outcomes.
- Provides evidence based education to all hospital departments in a 781 bed hospital, helping connect patients with appropriate wound care resources and interventions
- Participates in professional development events
- Develops and implements quality improvement projects in collaboration with other hospital departments
- Serve as a resource person for guidance on complex wound and ostomy cases
- Collaborating with vendors and hospital network value analysis team to evaluate and implement emerging technologies in wound care and ostomy products
- Champions patient safety initiatives in vulnerable populations.
RN-Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
Hackensack University Medical Center
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Staff RN for a busy cardiothoracic ICU caring for high acuity patients post operatively (i.e CABG, MVR/AVR, AAA, TVAR), status post cardiogenic/septic shock requiring assist devices such as Left Ventricular Assist Device, Impella, Veno-Veno/Veno-Arterial ECMO, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and Intra Aortic Balloon Pump
- Managed ventilated/sedated patients, arterial lines, central lines, Swan Ganz catheters and continuous ECG monitoring according to physician orders and hospital policies
- Managed all pharmacological drips according to physician orders and hospital policies
HYPERBARIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
Bon Secours Richmond Outpatient Wound Care Centers
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Administered hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to patients
- Ensured all policies and procedures follow NFPA and JCAHO regulations
- Identified potential HBOT patients based on payer-approved indications
- Obtained insurance authorizations for HBOT
- Assisted on department floor within CMA scope of practice, including performing patient intakes and completing wound care dressings during discharge
- Provided interpretation services for Spanish-speaking patients
PATIENT NAVIGATOR, OUTREACH DEPARTMENT/ MEDICAL ASSISTANT, FAMILY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
Kinston Community Health Center
07.2010 - 01.2016
- Performed and documented basic health assessments and vital signs
- Provided interpretation services for Spanish-Speaking patients
- Provided health education outreach to migrant farm workers (HTN, DM, Heat Illness, Pesticide Exposure, HIV/STD)
- Transported migrant farm workers to and from medical visits
- Administered vaccines
- Assisted providers as needed during clinic
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Thoracic and Vascular Associates of Kinston
05.2011 - 11.2015
- Performed and documented basic health assessments and vital signs
- Scheduled thoracic and vascular surgeries
- Assisted with clinic and OR based procedures/surgeries
- Provided interpretation services for Spanish-Speaking patients
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Comprehensive Wound Care
05.2011 - 06.2015
- Performed and documented basic health assessments and vital signs
- Recorded wound measurements and assessments, applied wound care dressings, and provided patient education
- Managed home health orders
- Assisted with clinic and OR based wound debridements
- Provided interpretation services for Spanish-Speaking patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC12-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC05-2011
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Clinical experience managing life support devices including Impella
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Implementation of new products to include coordinating education
- Wound, ostomy and continence management
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Chronic disease management
- Establishing and implementing care plans according to patient disease
- Effective oral and written communication
- Collaborates well with others
Timeline
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
RN-Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
Hackensack University Medical Center
12.2020 - 03.2023
HYPERBARIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
Bon Secours Richmond Outpatient Wound Care Centers
01.2016 - 09.2018
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Thoracic and Vascular Associates of Kinston
05.2011 - 11.2015
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Comprehensive Wound Care
05.2011 - 06.2015
PATIENT NAVIGATOR, OUTREACH DEPARTMENT/ MEDICAL ASSISTANT, FAMILY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
Kinston Community Health Center
07.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Mount Olive
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Lenoir Community College
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