CRISTINA BANDA
Sabinal,USA
Summary
In search of full-time RN position in San Antonio where I can continue to provide nursing care using my 14+ years of professional experience, education, and bedside skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CATH LAB RN
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, Cardiac Cath Lab
02.2016 - Current
- Heart Catherizations
- PFO Closures
- Vascular Cases
- EVARS/TEVARS
- ICD/PPM IMPLANTS
- Pericardiocentesis
- Stemi call
Registered Nurse II, TSICU
Harborview Medical Center/UW Medicine, Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Charge nurse of a 12 bed intensive care unit
- Preceptor to new staff nurses
- Certified in CRRT, Swan Ganz Catheter, Caminos and Licox
- Assisted physicians in bedside procedures le Central line placements, traction
- Collaborated with physicians and peers regarding patient care
- Patient population included trauma, surgical, neurosurgical and vascular
Registered Nurse IIII, TSICU/NICU
Parkland Health & Hospital System, Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Rotating Permanent Charge Nurse with analytical skills to easily assess relevant conditions and implement appropriate interventions in a 24-30 bed unit
- Involved in Unit scheduling committee
- Bedside nursing
- Involved in Beacon Award Committee
Registered Nurse I/II, TSICU/NICU
Parkland Health & Hospital System, Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Educated in three-month critical care residency
- Certified in CRRT, Swan Ganz Catheter, Ventriculostomy devices, Caminos, Licox and Codman’s
- Preceptor to staff nurses
- Preceptor for new graduates in the critical care program
- Managed assignments in 24-30 bed Intensive Care Unit as an intermittent charge nurse
- Worked closely with nursing supervisors, pharmacists and physicians facilitating and providing nursing care
- Patient population included trauma, surgical, neurosurgical and overflow from medicine
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Texas at San Antonio
01.1999
Skills
- Thirteen years of experience in Trauma/Surgery Intensive Care Unit
- Ability to use sound judgment and to remain calm during intense critical moments
- Ability to adapt to the constant changes in the healthcare system
- Effective interpersonal and interaction skills with patients and colleagues
- Maintains a record of loyalty, reliability, and responsibility
- Performance reviews have been consistently positive
- Dedicated to the multidisciplinary team including mentoring and educating new nurses
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
CATH LAB RN
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, Cardiac Cath Lab
02.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse II, TSICU
Harborview Medical Center/UW Medicine, Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2008 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse IIII, TSICU/NICU
Parkland Health & Hospital System, Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse I/II, TSICU/NICU
Parkland Health & Hospital System, Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2002 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Texas at San Antonio
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