Conrad Corre
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
- Registered Nurse with 5+ years experience in a very busy CVICU. Specialty in recovering heart patients after CABG , valve repair procedures, and other various cardiothoracic procedures.
- Recent COVID-19 crisis nurse deployed in San Antonio, TX. Treated and managed a multitude of ICU COVID-19 patients during deployment.
- High-energy RN with a big emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and willingness to always learn when possible.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Peterson Regional Medical Center
Kerrville, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Doctor's Regional Medical Center
Corpus Christi, TX
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
- Managed critical patient cases for optimal recovery with timely interventions and assessments.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through open communication with peers, interdisciplinary team members, and leadership personnel.
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
ICU RN
Lovelace Health System, Heart Hospital Of NM
Albuquerque, NM
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
- Managed critical patient cases for optimal recovery with timely interventions and assessments.
- Administered IV medications, blood products, and other critical therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Mentored junior nursing staff through constructive feedback, skill demonstrations, and sharing clinical knowledge gained from experience.
- Fostered a positive work environment within the ICU team by demonstrating strong leadership skills, effective communication, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Registered Nurse
Sanford Medical Center
Fargo, North Dakota
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- 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.
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse Lead
Christus Spohn Shoreline
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills
San Antonio, TX
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Registered Nurse
Angel Staffing-Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing - McAllen Medical Center
McAllen, TX
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Krucial Staffing- Mission Trails Baptist
San Antonio, TX
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Monitored COVID patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including proning and COVID related procedures.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Administer and titrate various medications according to facility protocols
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of COVID-19.
Cardiovascular ICU Nurse
Corpus Christi Medical Center
09.2015 - 09.2020
- Treated patients with coronary heart disease and provided post-operative care following bypass surgery or heart transplant procedures.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Managed hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart conditions by evaluating and monitoring pacemakers and defibrillators.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Spohn Shoreline
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
No Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Ultrasound Guided Access supervisor/educator
- Clinical Preceptor
- Recovering Post-Op cardiovascular surgery patients, including CABG's, left ventricular assist device implants, valve replacements and/or repairs, and other cardiothoracic procedures
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Healthcare Team Collaboration with physicians and other medical modalities
- Titrating intravenous medications based on clinical status of patient per physician's protocols
- Managing and treating ICU COVID-19 patients per best practices
- Managing ventilators for critically ill patients
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Peterson Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Doctor's Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - 04.2024
ICU RN
Lovelace Health System, Heart Hospital Of NM
06.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Sanford Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse Lead
Christus Spohn Shoreline
10.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills
06.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Angel Staffing-Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
12.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing - McAllen Medical Center
10.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, ICU
Krucial Staffing- Mission Trails Baptist
06.2020 - 09.2020
Cardiovascular ICU Nurse
Corpus Christi Medical Center
09.2015 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Spohn Shoreline
06.2015 - 09.2015
No Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Del Mar College