Charissa de Luna
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
RN has desire to change roles from critical care RN to postpartum RN to better suit passions. RN would love the opportunity to provide care to new mothers, existing mothers, grieving mothers and newborns.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Covenant Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Cardiac ICU RN responsible for managing a wide variety of patients, including a variation of drips, vents, floor not limited to just Cardiac patients. Floor has ICU and telemetry patients. RN must be adaptable to manage ICU status and overflow/ tele status patients.
- RN proficient in EPIC charting system
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care strategies and improve outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
RN
UMC
06.2021 - 08.2022
- MICU RN at a level I trauma facility providing direct care to acutely ill and complex patients.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, including assessments, interventions, and education on treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure high standards of care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses, promptly addressing changes in condition or complications as needed.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
RN
Baylor Scott & White
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Progressive Care RN on an acute care floor with 32 beds. 4:1 or 3:1 patient ratio.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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
BSN - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas05-2020
Skills
- Collaboration & Team work
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
Websites
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner and Nominations
Certification
- BLS/ ACLS up to date
- License up to date
- EMR charting: proficient in epic charting
Timeline
RN
Covenant Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
RN
UMC
06.2021 - 08.2022
RN
Baylor Scott & White
05.2020 - 05.2021
BSN - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington