Claudia Galindo
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) II with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Texas Children's Hospital, TMC, CVICU
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families during challenging situations, fostering trust between healthcare team members and loved ones.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk cardiac patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and monitoring in the CVICU setting.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing critical changes in patient conditions.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices to improve efficiency and quality of care.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by participating in unit-based committees focused on enhancing patient safety and nursing practice standards.
- Administered medications safely by verifying orders, calculating dosages correctly according to weight-based protocols when necessary.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Pre-licensure BSN
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Houston, TX12.2021
Associate - Science
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX08.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Broadcast Journalism
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Houston, TX12.2009
Skills
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- ACLS
- PALS
- Spanish Speaker
- EPIC
- VAD/CRRT/IABP trained
- Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge
- Critical Care Nursing
- Postoperative Care
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Vasoactive Medication Administration
- Cardiovascular Assessment
Additional Information
Awards & Honors
- Excellence Award - Professional Roles and Values Excellence Award
- Community Health and Population-Focused Nursing Field Experience
Extracurricular Activities
Sigma Theta Tau (ΣΘΤ)- Psi Upsilon Chapter ; Pasadena Animal Shelter Foster
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Texas Children's Hospital, TMC, CVICU
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Pre-licensure BSN
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Associate - Science
San Jacinto College District
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Broadcast Journalism
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
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