Charito Sicat
St. Augustine,FL
Summary
To be the best critical care nurse I can be. license & Certifications Registered Nurse DOH Florida Professional summary Dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable registered nurse with 23 years of experience, 16 years in critical care. Specialized practice in Trauma, Surgical & Neuroscience critical care. Reliable, ethical healthcare provider, with the ability to stay calm, and intervene during crisis. Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and other medical professionals. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with critical care career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare Travel Agency
Multiple, FL, Oregon
03.2020 - Current
- Travel assignment Asante 3 Rivers Medical Center Grants Pass Oregon - Current position.
- Travel assignment Advent Health Daytona Beach FL previous assignment.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Specialized practice in trauma, surgical & neuroscience critical care
- Assessed complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
- Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
- Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Collaborated with levels of healthcare providers in prioritizing surgical cases and resources.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Documented work in EPIC and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
05.2003 - 01.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Exp. 04/30/2023 BLS Certification Exp. -
03.2023
PALS Certification Exp. - undefined
09.2022
ACLS Certification Exp. - undefined
06.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - nursing
University of Assumption San Fernando
08.1994
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Decision Making
- Patient Examination
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Creative Problem Solving
Timeline
Critical Care Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare Travel Agency
03.2020 - Current
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
01.2015 - 01.2020
Critical Care Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
01.2005 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
05.2003 - 01.2005
Exp. 04/30/2023 BLS Certification Exp. -
PALS Certification Exp. - undefined
ACLS Certification Exp. - undefined
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - nursing
University of Assumption San Fernando