Elia Camacho
El Reno
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse (RN) with a BSN, and three years of experience in cardiac care, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular surgery.emonstrated expertise in delivering pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing intricate cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN
Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City
01.2022 - Current
- Assisting caregivers with standards of care, involving educators and/or the supervisor or nurse manager when necessary, including the house supervisor after hours.
- Ensuring caregiver assignments are safe, and knowing the escalation process when needed.
- Facilitates unit performance improvement processes, as directed by leadership.
- Provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population with complex cardiac conditions in an intermediate care setting, including those recovering from cardiothoracic surgery, acute cardiac events, and a range of vascular surgeries.
- Monitored and titrated cardiac drips, including Amiodarone, Cardene, Dobutamine, and Dopamine.
- Trained new RNs on hospital policies and best practices to enhance standards of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care for improved long-term cardiac health.
Registered Nurse
OU Freestanding ER & Urgent Care
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Perform EKG tests and breathing treatments.
- Point of care testing and phlebotomy.
- Examine patients and perform minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
- Triage using emergency service index.
- Relief Charge Nurse.
Emergency Patient Coordinator
Canadian Valley Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Request bed assignments.
- Contact EMS services for transports.
- Maintain line of communications between emergency department and other departments.
Patient Access Specialist
Canadian Valley Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Enter patient information into hospital system.
- Initiate pre-certification and pre-authorization process.
- Verify insurance eligibility and interpret coverage and benefit levels.
Scheduling Coordinator
Canadian Valley Women’s Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Assist in panel interviews with clinic manager.
- Schedule surgical and obstetrical procedures.
- Coordinate availability of shared equipment with other patient care areas.
- Create prepayment plans for surgery and obstetrical care.
- Assist with front desk duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City12-2021
Skills
- Charge nurse leadership and team coordination
- Conflict resolution and crisis management
- Cardiothoracic surgery care: pre-operative screening, postoperative monitoring, chest tube care, and arterial line monitoring
- Cardiac drip management
- Patient education
- Care plan development
- Team collaboration
- Patient assessment
- Critical thinking skills
- Triage expertise
- Staff training
Certification
- BLS, 06/26
- ACLS, 07/26
- PALS, 07/26
References
Available upon request
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the year 2024
- Charge Nurse
- Council of Nursing Excellence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OU Freestanding ER & Urgent Care
01.2023 - 01.2024
Charge RN
Baptist Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Emergency Patient Coordinator
Canadian Valley Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
Patient Access Specialist
Canadian Valley Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Scheduling Coordinator
Canadian Valley Women’s Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City University