Christina Acevedo
Glendora,USA
Summary
Registered Nurse with a patient-focused approach and expertise in patient triage, trauma care, emergency intervention, and acute care management. Committed to optimizing patient outcomes, providing advocacy, and patient education. Skilled communicator who adds value to team collaboration and upholds high quality standards. Proficient in managing multiple cases in a fast-paced department, offering interdisciplinary care, and continuously seeking to learn new strategies. Track record of maintaining composure under pressure and delivering consistent, high-quality care in emergency settings. Certified in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained composure and acted calmly and efficiently in emergency situations, working to quickly stabilize patients for treatment. Navigated life-threatening situations by implementing a deep understanding of established protocols.
- Conducted a wide range of minor procedures including inserting foley catheters and intravenous lines. Offered attentive care and keeping approved parties informed of strategies of care.
- Maximized educational experiences through collaboration with leading nurses and physicians.
- Advanced abilities by evaluating performance and pinpointing opportunities for improvement.
- Thrived in fast-paced environments, managing multiple cases efficiently.
- Adjusted to evolving priorities in response to patient status changes and varying patient traffic.
- Provided exceptional emergency care to victims of motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, burns, and other traumatic injuries while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Minimized risk of infection through meticulous adherence to infection control policies and procedures, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Beverly Hospital
Montebello, CA
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained professional standards of care by coordinating with diverse healthcare teams.
- Offered superior healthcare marked by extraordinary compassion.
- Achieving high level of professional development through invaluable work experience.
- Adapt quickly to the demands of an eventful Medical Surgical floor.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree -
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA12.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Compton College
Compton, CA12.2020
Associate in Science - General Education
Citrus College
Glendora, CA01.2018
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- IVs / Catheters / Ventilators
- Patient Advocacy / Education
- Detailed Charting / Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Multi-Tasking / Efficiency
- Emergency Protocols
- Infection Control
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Beverly Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2022
Associate in Science - General Education
Citrus College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree -
Azusa Pacific University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Compton College