Summary
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Work History
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Certification
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Catherine Calix

Humble

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency departments, notably at St. Michael's Hospital. Excelled in triage assessment and compassionate care, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in patient and family advocacy, enhancing satisfaction and safety. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality emergency care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Medical Solutions
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Demonstrated clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.

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Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Michael's Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

MedStar Health Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Upheld nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HCA
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lone Star College
Houston, TX
05-2021

Skills

  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Triage assessment
  • Compassionate care

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • ENPC/TNCC
  • PALS

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Medical Solutions
09.2024 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Michael's Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

MedStar Health Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HCA
08.2021 - 08.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lone Star College
Catherine Calix