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Christopher Winters

El Paso,Texas

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN ICU Medical/Surgical

Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus
El Paso , Texas
05.2021 - Current

ICU unit 40 hours/week, 110,000/Year

  • Manage and titrate drips
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and administer prescribed medication,
  • CRRT therapy.
  • Managing Impella.
  • Developed strong rapport with parents and guardians.
  • Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.

RN ICU Float Pool

University Medical center
El Paso , Texas
12.2020 - 12.2021

ICU unit 40 hours/week, 104,000/Year

  • Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

RN ICU Medical/ Surgical

Mountain View Medical center
Las Cruces , NM
01.2021 - 05.2021

ICU unit 40 hours/week, 100,000/Year

  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
  • Managed intravenous therapy administration, monitoring, and documentation.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, procedures, and examinations.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

RN Neuro ICU

University Medical center
El Paso , Texas
01.2018 - 12.2020

ICU unit 40 hours/week, 65,000/Year

  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Participated in community outreach programs aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among vulnerable populations.

RN ICU

University Medical Center
El Paso , Texas
01.2017 - 01.2018

ICU unit 40 hours/week, 65,000/Year

  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Received specialized training in critical care management techniques such as hemodynamic monitoring or ventilator management.
  • Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care by facilitating family meetings and providing support during difficult times.
  • Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives within the ICU department.
  • Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
  • Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2016

Diploma -

Andress High School
El Paso, TX
06-2010

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • National institutes of health stroke scale cert
  • Patient Management
  • Critical Care
  • Wound Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Fluent in spanish
  • Care Plan Development
  • ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Continues renal replacement therapy
  • Impella management
  • Medication and IV administration/ titration
  • Gastrostomy tube care

Certification

  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS) Certification
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • NIHSS
  • Crisis Prevention Institute

References

  • Flavio Lopez, 915-503-0567, Neuro ICU charge
  • Fabien Escobar, 915-261-2063, ICU Charge nurse
  • Aldo Nunez, 915-588-7083, co-worker
  • Cindy Martinez, 915-218-4765, Nurse Manager
  • Ray Sierra, 915-478-3846, Assistant Nurse Manager
  • Jessica Garcia, 915-227-4660, Nurse Manager
  • Dr. Anantha Vellipuram, 860-816-9886, MD at UMC

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

RN ICU Medical/Surgical

Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus
05.2021 - Current

RN ICU Medical/ Surgical

Mountain View Medical center
01.2021 - 05.2021

RN ICU Float Pool

University Medical center
12.2020 - 12.2021

RN Neuro ICU

University Medical center
01.2018 - 12.2020

RN ICU

University Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

University of Texas At El Paso

Diploma -

Andress High School
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS) Certification
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • NIHSS
  • Crisis Prevention Institute
Christopher Winters