Carolina da Silva
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Hard working and enthusiastic new graduate nurse possessing interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, attentive to details, and eager to continuously learn and advance my practice seeking employment at Torrance Memorial Medical Center.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
04.2019 - Current
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including vital signs, medications, and reports of abnormal findings.
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
- Guided junior staff on how to compare and interpret rhythm strips.
- Identified potential issues with the patient's ECG tracing before they become critical situations.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations by providing accurate readings from the monitor quickly.
- Responded quickly to any alarms generated from the monitors in order to assess potential problems.
- Compared posted strips to previous strips to notify nursing staff of drastic changes.
- Cleaned and maintained heart monitors and EKG machine to remove dirt from electrodes for accurate measurements.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, or technicians to provide optimal care for patients.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns.
Nursing Unit Secretary
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
04.2019 - Current
- Answered phone calls from patients and other healthcare professionals in a polite and professional manner.
- Ordered medical supplies as needed for the nursing unit staff.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Greeted patients, determined purpose of visit and directed to appropriate staff.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Accelerated BSN program -
Concordia University Irvine
12.2023
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, concentration in Community Health Education -
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
12.2021
EKG Technician -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA10-2018
Skills
- Vitals Monitoring
- ECG Rhythm Interpretation
- Patient Relations
- Self-motivated
- Nursing Support
- Team player
- Able to work under pressure
Awards Recognitions Volunteer Work
- VOLUNTEER:
COPE Health Scholar program. Saint Mary’s Medical Center. Long Beach, CA 2018-2020
· First-hand experience in both clinical and administrative health care setting
· Assisted with basic care for patients alongside nurses, physicians, and other members of the care delivery team
· Had the opportunity to learn the “business” of health care
· Worked as a patient ambassador
· Six 3-month rotations through the following departments: telemetry, short stay, Emergency Room and Operating Room. 479.47 hours accumulated
- RECOGNITIONS:
· Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
· California State University, Long Beach - President’s Honor List
· The National Society of Leadership and Success
· Dean’s List with Great Distinction at Long Beach City College
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
BLS- American Heart Association Expiration June 2024
ACLS- American Heart Association Expiration November 2025
Timeline
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
Nursing Unit Secretary
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
Accelerated BSN program -
Concordia University Irvine
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, concentration in Community Health Education -
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
EKG Technician -
California State University - Long Beach