CARLOS TAPIA
Oakland,CA
Summary
Adaptable professional Registered Nurse specializing in Clinical Trial Research. Experienced across variety of functions in fast-paced medical settings. Proven history of effectively implementing nursing procedures and training to promote safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator Research Nurse III
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland
11.2023 - Current
- In charge of managing 3 to 4 studies at one time, and traveling to other facilities to provide support on these studies.
- In charge of communicated with sponsors, participants and study personnel via Microsoft Teams, email and or telephone to coordinate study follow up and protocol adherence.
- Ensure that the integrity and quality of the clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance to federal, state and local regulations.
- In charge of recruiting participants into IRB approved studies in the clinic and hospital setting.
- Responsible for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research participants.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
- Implemented new research studies and educated staff on changes and new protocols.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Record patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Facilitated patient comfort and recovery, providing empathetic support and pain management.
- Improved communication among healthcare team members by initiating daily huddles and interdisciplinary rounds in the ICU setting.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Travel Nurse Across America
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Travel Registered Nurse with two years of experience working across multiple hospital settings in the country.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced medical intensive care environment.
- Experience with electronic medical record charting. Epic, Cerner, and meditech, and others.
- Treat patients diagnosed with sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, pneumonia, and acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Optimized resource utilization within the department by proactively identifying areas for cost reduction without compromising quality of care.
- Developed effective rapport with physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team for seamless patient care coordination.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Provide post cardiac catheterization monitoring and recovery
- Monitored and manage invasive hemodynamics using pulmonary artery catheters, intra-aortic balloonpumps and impellas
- Managed patients on continuous remodulin therapy for pulmonary hypertension
- Educated families on cardiac conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL2017
Associate of Science -
Harper College
Palatine, IL2015
Skills
- Multilingual
- Languages: English(Fluent) Spanish (Fluent) Portuguese (Intermediate)
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner with 4 years of dedicated training, international competition experience, and teaching experience Demonstrated leadership, discipline, adaptability, and the ability to mentor others while performing under high-pressure environments
- Judo Green Belt with 2 years of training, demonstrating discipline, technical skill, resilience, and commitment to continuous improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse CA: #95198031, Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: Through 11/2026
- CCRN: Through 8/31/2026
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator Research Nurse III
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland
11.2023 - Current
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2021 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Travel Nurse Across America
10.2019 - 05.2021
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
09.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Science -
Harper College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Illinois At Chicago