Carmen Delgado
Baytown,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a robust background in critical care and surgical environments. Skilled in administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to uphold quality and safety standards. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through effective communication and advocacy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Preoperative Holding Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
Houston, Texas
09.2016 - 02.2026
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status and additional testing for optimal surgical outcomes.
- Assessed consent for the verification of proper procedures, consented.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Pre-Op Phone Assessment Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with anesthesia healthcare team, ensuring effective communication.
- Employed critical thinking skills to gather comprehensive medical histories from patients.
- Participated in establishing standards for pre-operative gastrointestinal patients.
PACU Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, vital signs, and the surgical site.
- Trained new nurses on PACU protocols and procedures effectively.
- Maintained current knowledge of standards of practice applicable to the PACU setting.
- Performed airway management techniques such as endotracheal intubation, oxygen therapy, suctioning, extubation and tracheostomy care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated physicians with observations and concerns.
Telemetry Monitoring Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Monitored and interpreted heart rhythms communicating concerns to healthcare professionals.
- Served as a preceptor to new hires, providing guidance and training on procedures.
ICU RN (Transplant,Trauma,CV,Neuro,Burns)
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
06.2003 - 07.2014
- Responded swiftly to emergencies and critical situations.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Executed resuscitation protocol when necessary after traumatic injuries.
- Served as charge nurse, managing patient care in absence of nurses during shift changes or meal periods.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to enhance comprehensive patient care.
- Collaborated with Life Gift to facilitate organ donation preparation for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Monitored cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, and oxygen delivery devices.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences were communicated to the healthcare team.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, chest tube management, and continuous renal dialysis.
- Delivered comprehensive care to critically ill patients undergoing complex medical treatments and traumatic injuries.
- Educated family members about the nature of the injury and illness and provided emotional support during times of crisis or stress.
- Actively participated in daily interdisciplinary rounds with team members discussing pertinent information related to patient progress towards goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UT Arlington
Arlington, TX07.2028
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lee College
Baytown, TX06.2003
Skills
- ACLS and BLS certified
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Patient communication
- Evidence-based practice
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Infection control compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Preceptorship
- Continuous dialysis proficiency
- Level 1 pump utilization
- ICP management skills
- Lumbar drain care
- Ventilator support
- Family and patient support
- Cerner and Epic charting
- Tracheostomy care
- Central line care
- Arterial line management
- Midline catheter handling
- PICC line maintenance
- Penrose, JP, gastric tube care
- NG tube insertion
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Pre-Op Phone Assessment Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
04.2019 - 09.2019
Preoperative Holding Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
09.2016 - 02.2026
PACU Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
09.2016 - 04.2019
Telemetry Monitoring Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
07.2015 - 09.2016
ICU RN (Transplant,Trauma,CV,Neuro,Burns)
Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
06.2003 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UT Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lee College