Elyssa Protacio
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with a strong background in managing complex medical needs, including cardiac, respiratory, and medical/surgical patients. Expertise in initiating comprehensive care programs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Looking for nursing roles with a commitment to broaden my skill set, while exhibiting a quality work ethic and strong collaborative skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
Scottsdale, Arizona
02.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to cardiac and cardiothoracic patients pre- and post-procedure during inpatient stay.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to treat critical patients following cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker placements, and cardiothoracic surgeries.
- Monitored and maintained heart devices, including pacemakers and defibrillators.
- Played key roles in initiating a cardiac program focused on managing acute and chronic cardiac diseases, including CHF and MIs.
- Provided specialized care for tracheostomy-ventilator-dependent patients, managed respiratory needs, including trach care, suctioning, and emergency interventions.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Celestial Care LLC
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed regular assessments on patients in their homes, and communicated with family members, physicians, supervisors, LPNs, and CNAs.
- Developed care plans, administered medications, and maintained confidential patient records while respecting patients' space.
- Educated patients and family members on medication and disease management while at home.
- Assisted with ADLs, including bathing, eating, getting dressed, mobility, etc.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Honor Health John C Lincoln Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Used strong nursing judgment and clinical skills to implement nursing interventions related to patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
- Educated patients and their families about conditions, medications, post-op care, and lifestyle adjustments.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2021
Skills
- Computer documentation
- Preceptor for new graduate RNs, nurse externs, and nursing students
- IV ultrasound trained
- Trained to take tracheostomy patients with a ventilator
- Cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation, and vasoactive infusions
- IV therapy: PCA pumps, kangaroo feeding pumps, PICC lines, central lines, OnQ pump, ports
- Orthopedic equipment: Buck's traction, TLSO, LSO, C-collars
- Wound care: Hemovacs, JP drains, wound vacs, PICO drains, and various wound care dressings
- Worked with rectal tubes, indwelling foley catheters, suprapubic catheters, chest tubes, NG/duo tubes, trachs, PEG tubes, GJ tubes, ostomy care
Certification
Registered Nurse License - Arizona State Board, April 2022
Timeline
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Celestial Care LLC
05.2024 - 02.2025
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Honor Health John C Lincoln Medical Center
04.2022 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University