CRISTINA CACERES

Full Time (36-hours)

Primary Children’s Hospital is a 264-bed free standing Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and serves a five-state region. The PICU at Primary Children’s Hospital is a fast-paced, high acuity, 28-bed unit. The average nurse to patient ratio is 1:1. In some cases, the ratio is 1:2. I have treated a wide variety of diagnoses including: Multiple Trauma, Respiratory Failure, Sepsis, and Pre and Post Op Management of Complex Surgeries. I have learned how to effectively utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on individual patient needs. I am comfortable with mechanical ventilation, sedation, external ventricular drains, and frequent patient monitoring.

Full Time (36-hours)

The Emergency Room at Lakeland Regional is a 33-bed unit dedicated to handling a wide range of pediatric emergencies. The average nurse to patient ratio was 1:3. While working in this environment I became proficient in starting IVs, administering high risk medications, and assisting with conscious sedation procedures. I learned the importance of collaborating with ER doctors to ensure safe and effective care of patients with different acuity levels.

Part Time (15-20 hours)

As a nurse intern I aided staff in splint application, IV insertion, patient care, and registration. I became responsible for training the new nurse interns and was able to develop leadership skills. I had the opportunity to work in the adult and pediatric ER during my time as an intern.