Carolina Peña
Winterville,NC
Summary
Experienced RN, BSN with a background in Level one trauma center and Pediatric Care. Fluent in English and Spanish. Proactive ICU Registered Nurse skilled in coordinating and implementing treatment plans for both common and complex cases, including diverse emergencies. Demonstrates composure and insight during stressful situations. Highly trained in intensive care procedures and patient treatments, such as ventilator support, wound care, and assisted feeding. Capable of meeting the needs of critically ill patients and providing training to junior staff in care standards and safety protocols.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
East Carolina University Health Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Medical Center of El Paso
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Plains Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Serve as a critical part of the nursing care team in a critical access hospital caring for 4 assigned patients
- Provided all possible care to stabilize patients that are pending higher level of care and assuring no deterioration of patients while in the emergency room pending transfer.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Swedish Ballard Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Serve as a critical part of the nursing care team caring for 3-4 assigned patients, providing bedside manner, and using critical thinking and experience to provide optimal care for patients in the emergency department
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
EL Paso Children’s Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Serve as a critical part of the nursing unit by caring for 4-5 assigned patients, providing bedside manner, and using critical thinking and experience to provide optimal care for pediatric patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients upon admission, identifying potential risks and making necessary interventions for a safer recovery process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
El Paso, TX12.2017
Skills
- Pediatric Patient Care Experience
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medication Administration Knowledge
- Trauma
- Critical Care Knowledge
- Advanced Life Support
- Hemodynamics monitoring
Certification
- CCRN
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
East Carolina University Health Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Plains Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Swedish Ballard Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Medical Center of El Paso
10.2019 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
EL Paso Children’s Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2020
- CCRN
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
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