CLAUDIA DE LA CRUZ HUERTAS
Summary
Nursing student equipped with significant clinical expertise in critical care and emergency services. Proven ability to manage high-acuity patient needs and execute rapid assessments, while leveraging evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings through effective team collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care / Emergency Services & Med-Surg Capstone
Orange Park Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Managed multi-patient assignments under clinical instructor guidance, prioritizing immediate interventions for acutely ill patients and documenting progress in EHR.
- Conducted head-to-toe physical assessments, monitored telemetry streams, and anticipated patient care requirements in fast-paced environment.
- Completed advanced clinical hours across dedicated medical-surgical units (2N, 3N, 4N, 5N) and the Emergency Department, successfully managing expanding patient loads.
Critical Care ICU Rotation (4A)
Baptist Medical Center South
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Provided care for critically ill adult patients through continuous hemodynamic monitoring, management of mechanical ventilation parameters, and execution of complex titration protocols.
- Monitored fluid balances and interpreted diagnostic laboratory data (ABGs, CBC, BMP) to support interdisciplinary healthcare team during emergent bedside procedures.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Emergency Services Rotation
Baptist Medical Center South
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Executed rapid triage, primary and secondary assessments, and stabilization of adult patients with acute traumas, cardiac events, and respiratory distress, ensuring timely intervention.
- Performed clinical prioritization, initiated peripheral IV access, and facilitated cardiac monitoring and safe emergency medication administration to enhance patient outcomes.
- Executed daily operational tasks with precision.
- Proposed creative strategies to improve team efficiency.
- Collaborated with diverse colleagues to achieve objectives.
Advanced High-Acuity Rotation (ICU / PCU / ED)
Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Partnered with clinical preceptors to provide specialized care, assessing subtle neurological shifts, continuous cardiac rhythms, and advanced respiratory settings.
- Acquired hands-on experience in evidence-based critical care workflows within Intensive Care, Progressive Care, and Emergency Medicine environments.
- Executed daily operational tasks with precision in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Medical-Surgical & Telemetry Rotation (T7A)
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered safe, direct care for patients on telemetry floor, monitoring ECG rhythms and proactively identifying acute rhythm variations to enhance patient outcomes.
- Administered oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications, ensuring adherence to safe medication administration standards and accurately verifying EHR entries to maintain patient safety.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Pediatric Neurology Rotation (5 Wolfson)
Wolfson Children's Hospital
Jacksonville, Florida
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided specialized pediatric nursing care for infants and children with complex neurological disorders and post-neurosurgical recovery, ensuring tailored support throughout clinical paths.
- Employed therapeutic communication techniques aligned with pediatric developmental stages to reduce patient anxiety and enhance family-centered care.
- Executed daily operational tasks with precision in a fast-paced environment.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Maternal / Newborn Rotation (PAV3)
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered postpartum care to mothers, performing fundal checks, monitoring lochia, and evaluating surgical sites for cesarean births to ensure maternal recovery.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments on newborns, monitored neonatal vitals, and educated families on infant safety, care routines, and lactation support to promote healthy practices.
- Executed daily tasks with precision in a fast-paced environment.
- Proposed creative strategies to improve team efficiency and results.
- Collaborated effectively with a diverse team to achieve objectives and resolve product-related challenges.
Medical-Surgical Rotations (8N Family Medicine & 8S Surgery)
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Developed clinical nursing skills in fast-paced post-surgical and family medicine units, managing multi-patient assignments effectively.
- Executed sterile wound care, conducted focused physical examinations, performed urinary catheterizations, and tracked routine vital signs with detailed care outcome documentation.
- Managed daily operational tasks to ensure smooth workflow.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ)
Jacksonville, FL01-2026
Skills
- Critical care techniques
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
Work Experience
Medical Front Desk Receptionist | Avecina Medical (Urgent Care) 04/2021 – 04/2023
- Managed high-volume patient check-ins and registration in a fast-paced urgent care setting, prioritizing patient comfort and efficient flow.
- Verified insurance, managed medical records, and utilized EHR systems to update patient demographics and scheduling.
- Demonstrated strong therapeutic communication and de-escalation skills when assisting anxious, injured, or acutely ill patients and their families.
Front Desk Supervisor | ABA Clinic 07/2016 – 12/2020
- Communicated effectively with families and multidisciplinary providers to coordinate care plans and behavioral therapy appointments.
- Handled sensitive patient data with strict adherence to HIPAA compliance and confidentiality regulations.
- Led a front-office team, managing daily schedules, patient intake coordination, and conflict resolution to ensure a smooth, welcoming clinic environment.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association (AHA) | Current
- NCLEX-RN: Eligible to sit for examination upon graduation (Expected Fall 2026)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Critical Care / Emergency Services & Med-Surg Capstone
Orange Park Medical Center
05.2026 - 08.2026
Critical Care ICU Rotation (4A)
Baptist Medical Center South
01.2026 - 05.2026
Emergency Services Rotation
Baptist Medical Center South
01.2026 - 05.2026
Advanced High-Acuity Rotation (ICU / PCU / ED)
Mayo Clinic Florida
09.2025 - 12.2025
Medical-Surgical & Telemetry Rotation (T7A)
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
05.2025 - 08.2025
Pediatric Neurology Rotation (5 Wolfson)
Wolfson Children's Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
Maternal / Newborn Rotation (PAV3)
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
05.2025 - 08.2025
Medical-Surgical Rotations (8N Family Medicine & 8S Surgery)
UF Health Jacksonville
01.2025 - 04.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ)