Catherine Ocana
Bronx
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented nurse with experience in a high-acuity respiratory unit, skilled in ventilator management, tracheostomy, ostomy, wound care, medication administration, and pre- and post-operative patient care. Adept at quickly recognizing patient changes and delivering proactive, high-quality care, seeking to bring expertise and dedication to a dynamic ICU team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg Respiratory Unit
Saint Barnabas Hospital
The Bronx
01.2024 - Current
- Provide complex respiratory management for high-acuity patients, including tracheostomy care, airway suctioning, and strict adherence to VAP prevention bundles, to promote ventilator safety and optimize outcomes.
- Provided direct nursing care, including medication administration, wound care and dressing changes, and catheterization.
- Conducted daily assessments and monitored patient progress, ensuring accurate documentation of care.
- Administered medications and documented procedures to maintain compliance with healthcare standards.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Initiated emergency measures when necessary for life threatening situations.
- Adhered to safety protocols such as fall prevention strategies, universal precautions and isolation procedures.
- Managed acute pain crises using appropriate pharmacological agents while monitoring side effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Pre-op/PACU Nurse
Westside Gi Center
New York
08.2022 - Current
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications, and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Conducted evaluations and obtained vitals prior to administering IV treatments.
- Implemented providers' orders to initiate IVs, access ports, and deliver medications.
- Evaluated patients recovering from procedures and coming out of anesthesia.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs, and explaining the next steps to recovery.
- Administered pain medication, and implemented management techniques to assist patients experiencing discomfort.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Centers Urgent Care
New York
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Administered Pfizer, Janssen, and Moderna vaccine to children, adults, and senior citizens as per CDC age guidelines.
- Performed patient assessment, registration and education prior to vaccination.
- Adhered to healthcare documentation protocol in charting patients' progress and updating departmental records.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions for 15-30 minutes after vaccine administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel College of Nursing At Post Univ
Waterbury, CTAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hostos Community College
The Bronx, NY05.2022
Medical Assistant Certificate Program - Medical Assisting
SUNY Bronx EOC Center
Bronx, NY12.2018
Skills
- Ventilator management and complex respiratory care
- EMR documentation
- IV insertion and medication administration
- Preoperative assessment and postoperative care
- Patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Tracheostomy, ostomy, and gastrostomy tube care
- Insulin and vaccine administration
- Wound care
- High-acuity patient care
- Pain management
- Cardiac monitoring
Certification
- Registered Nurse RN-NYS, 03/31/28
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 06/26
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), 2018
Language
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg Respiratory Unit
Saint Barnabas Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pre-op/PACU Nurse
Westside Gi Center
08.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Centers Urgent Care
07.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel College of Nursing At Post Univ
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hostos Community College
Medical Assistant Certificate Program - Medical Assisting
SUNY Bronx EOC Center
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