Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
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Christina Soto

San Diego,CA

Summary

Compassionate registered nurse deeply devoted to providing exceptional patient care with the utmost professionalism. Dedicated team player who excels at working independently in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment. A personal nursing philosophy committed to patient advocacy and life-long learning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - ICU

Kaiser Permanente Hospital, SDMC
06.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Responsible for titration of critical drips such as vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, tPA, heparin, insulin, and PCA infusions.
  • Closely monitor patient neurological status post tPA administration and post neuro-surgical intervention, including the management of external ventricular devices.
  • Monitor patient respiratory status and ventilator operation to promote stabilization.

Registered Nurse - ICU Surgical/Trauma

Scripps Mercy Hospital
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Assisted in bedside procedures such as intubation, central line placement, bronchoscopy, chest tube placement and paracentesis.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients post coronary artery bypass graft, valve repair/replacement, percutaneous stent placements, as well as diagnostic and emergency services.
  • Closely monitored patient neurological status post tPA administration and post neuro-surgical intervention, including the management of external ventricular devices.

Registered Nurse - DOU/Stepdown

Scripps Mercy Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Responsible for the care of patients on a Step Down Unit ranging from young adult to geriatric, including post-operative, alcohol withdrawal, drug overdose, respiratory failure, myocardial infarctions, stroke, and medically declining patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.
  • Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of cardiac or other life-threatening complications associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

Registered Nurse - Telemetry/DOU

Scripps Mercy Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Deliver outstanding care to patients from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education, and discharging support to provide comprehensive care daily.
  • Monitor patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and promptly updating team members on changes in patient stability.
  • Precept new graduate nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures, and nursing best practices.

Transporter/Lift Team

Scripps Health
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Safely transported patients throughout the hospital in a professional manner.

Dental Assistant/Treatment Coordinator

Ron Greenspan, DDS And Cheryl Guerrero, MS, DDS
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Assisted orthodontist during dental treatments.
  • Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
  • Maintained inventory of clinical supplies. Greeted patients, answered phone calls, scheduled appointments and maintained patient records.
  • Explained treatment options to patients, and arranged payment schedules. Confirmed patient's dental benefits and filed insurance claims.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

Ohio University School Of Nursing, RN-BSN
Athens, OH
06.2021

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Grossmont College School Of Nursing, ADN
El Cajon, CA
12.2018

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License #95187483
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Registered Nurse - ICU

Kaiser Permanente Hospital, SDMC
06.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse - ICU Surgical/Trauma

Scripps Mercy Hospital
09.2020 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse - DOU/Stepdown

Scripps Mercy Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2020

Registered Nurse - Telemetry/DOU

Scripps Mercy Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020

Transporter/Lift Team

Scripps Health
02.2018 - 02.2019

Dental Assistant/Treatment Coordinator

Ron Greenspan, DDS And Cheryl Guerrero, MS, DDS
08.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

Ohio University School Of Nursing, RN-BSN

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Grossmont College School Of Nursing, ADN

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