CHRISTOPHER "CJ" MEDINA, BSN, RN
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience in Acute Care Pediatrics, including Pediatric Med-Surg, PICU, NICU, Pediatric CVICU, Pediatric ER, and Pediatric PACU/Pre-Op. Experience in Pediatric Outpatient Care Settings. Proven leadership as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, enhancing team performance and patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-PICU/PCVICU
Children's Hospital at Montefiore
Bronx, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Travel Assignment - Fastaff
- Delivered patient care and assessments in Pediatric ICU and Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU for medical and post-surgical critical care needs.
- Monitored patient status, responding to clinical changes and alerting physicians for prompt intervention.
- Managed cardiac and respiratory readings, ensuring accurate CVP, RA, and arterial line waveform analysis.
- Operated and adjusted specialized equipment, including ventilators and cardiac catheters.
RN-PICU/PEDS
Elizabeth Seton Children's Center
Yonkers, NY
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Travel Assignment - Fastaff
- Delivered patient care, assessments, and interventions in Pediatric ICU and Pediatric unit.
- Coordinated with physicians for timely intervention based on clinical status changes.
- Monitored continuous cardiac and respiratory readings to ensure patient stability.
- Managed ventilator equipment for pediatric long-term acute care patients.
RN-PICU/Float pool/PACU
Children's Hospital at Montefiore
Bronx, NY
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Travel Assignment - Fastaff
- Delivered care in Pediatric ICU for medical and post-surgical critical care patients.
- Monitored cardiac and respiratory readings to assess patient stability.
- Floated to pediatric med-surg, PACU and hematology/oncology units.
- Operated advanced equipment such as ventilators, cardiac catheters, and EVDs.
- Interpreted CVP, RA, and arterial line waveforms for clinical decision-making.
RN-PICU
NYC Health + Hospitals Kings County
Brooklyn, NY
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Travel Assignment - Aya Healthcare
- Supervised administrative and operational functions of PICU as Charge Nurse.
- Directed patient flow, admissions, discharges, and staff allocation while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Provided mentorship to new staff, enhancing patient care quality.
- Managed 7-bed PICU, focusing on trauma, medical, and post-surgical critical care.
- Floated to NICU level III and pediatric medical-surgical units as required.
- Monitored specialized equipment including ventilators, cardiac catheters, and EVDs for patient safety.
RN-PICU
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Travel Assignment - Stability Healthcare
- Managed patient care in 24-bed Pediatric ICU for trauma, medical, and post-surgical cases.
- Regularly floated to NICU level IV, CVICU, and pediatric medical-surgical units.
- Administered IV therapy, conducted blood draws, and collected diagnostic tests efficiently.
- Prepared and delivered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous routes.
RN-PICU/CVICU
UC Davis Children's Hospital
Sacramento, CA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Staff Position
- Delivered comprehensive care in 24-bed mixed PICU/CVICU for cardiac and trauma patients.
- Monitored cardiac and respiratory readings, managing invasive monitoring lines effectively.
- Administered medications and conducted diagnostic procedures with precision.
- Operated specialized equipment, including ventilators and cardiac devices, to ensure optimal patient support.
RN-Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Oakland, CA
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Staff Position
- Managed care of pediatric patients in NICU Level IV, PICU, ER, Medical-Surgical, and Hematology-Oncology units.
- Served as Charge Nurse, supervising RNs and CNAs to ensure quality patient care.
- Managed procedural sedation and coordinated with healthcare team members.
RN-Emergency Department
Texas Health Resources
Arlington, TX
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Staff position
- Served as ED float pool RN across Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
- Coordinated assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care with physicians.
- Performed emergency interventions, IV therapy, blood draws, and diagnostic tests efficiently.
- Administered medications through various routes to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
RN-Pediatric ED and Urgent Care
Cook Children's Northeast Hospital
Hurst, TX
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Staff position
- Supervised clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Performed assessments and coordinated emergency care with physicians.
- Provided emergency interventions, IV therapy, and diagnostic procedures efficiently.
- Served as Charge Nurse and preceptor for new RN staff, guiding their integration.
RN-Pediatric Pre-Op/PACU
Children 1st Dental and Surgery Outpatient Center
Mesquite, TX
12.2016 - 02.2018
- Staff position
- Served as Charge Nurse in Pre-Op/PACU department, overseeing patient care and staff management.
- Administered pre-surgical procedures and monitored post-operative recovery to ensure patient safety.
- Mentored new staff, enhancing team competence and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Managed complex patients with advanced airways while coordinating effectively with physicians.
RN-Emergency Department
Prestige ER
Plano, TX
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Staff position
- Supervised RNs and Patient Care Assistants to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Directed patient flow, admissions, discharges, and staff allocation for efficiency.
- Performed assessments and coordinated care with emergency physicians to support treatment plans.
RN-Pediatric Emergency Department
Medical City Hospital Dallas
Dallas, TX
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Travel Assignment- Medical Staffing Options
- Delivered emergency and critical care interventions to stabilize patients.
- Coordinated patient care planning with physicians to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Administered medications and performed diagnostic procedures efficiently.
- Executed responsibilities in a travel position, adapting to various clinical environments.
RN-Critical Care/PACU/ER
Children's Medical Center
Dallas, TX
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Staff Position
- Administered nursing care to trauma, medical, surgical, and oncology patients.
- Provided post-operative care with advanced airway management.
- Performed comprehensive assessments for pediatric populations.
- Delivered emergency interventions alongside patient and family education.
- Administered medications while conducting diagnostic procedures.
- Supported evidence-based practice through continuous education and training.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TexasSkills
- Proficient in EPIC, Meditech, and SigmaCare EMR
- Charge nurse/supervisor
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomy care management
- Critical care monitoring
- Invasive line management
- IV/Phlebotomy skills
- Procedural sedation
- IV/Phlebotomy skills
- EVD management
Certification
- Texas, RN License #881170, NLC License | Expires – 2026-01-31
- California, RN License #95160279 | Expires – 2026-02-28
- New York, RN License #840377 | Expires – 2027-12-31
- Connecticut, RN License #205011 | Expires – 2026-01-31
- Alaska, RN License #204350 | Expires – 2026-11-30
- BLS- Basic Life Support- | Expires – 2025-11-30
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support | Expires – 2026-04-30
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support | Expires – 2025-11-30
- NIH Stroke Scale | Expires – 2026-04-30
Timeline
RN-PICU/PCVICU
Children's Hospital at Montefiore
01.2025 - Current
RN-PICU/PEDS
Elizabeth Seton Children's Center
08.2024 - 11.2024
RN-PICU/Float pool/PACU
Children's Hospital at Montefiore
03.2023 - 04.2024
RN-PICU
NYC Health + Hospitals Kings County
04.2022 - 01.2023
RN-PICU
Rady Children's Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2022
RN-PICU/CVICU
UC Davis Children's Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
RN-Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
06.2018 - 08.2021
RN-Emergency Department
Texas Health Resources
02.2018 - 05.2018
RN-Pediatric ED and Urgent Care
Cook Children's Northeast Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2018
RN-Pediatric Pre-Op/PACU
Children 1st Dental and Surgery Outpatient Center
12.2016 - 02.2018
RN-Emergency Department
Prestige ER
11.2016 - 09.2017
RN-Pediatric Emergency Department
Medical City Hospital Dallas
11.2016 - 02.2017
RN-Critical Care/PACU/ER
Children's Medical Center
07.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
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