Emma Barberena
Westwood,KS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preoperative/ Post Anesthesia Care
Ascentist Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Comforted and reassured patients and family members and patiently answered questions and conveyed important care information.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Medical Telemetry Cardiac Care Unit
Saint Luke’s Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administering medications and performing treatment interventions in consultation with healthcare specialist
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Direct care of COVID-19 patients in acute setting, evaluation and treatment prior to transfer to ICU.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
Education
Undergraduate -
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSBachelor of Science in Nursing -
Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences at Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO05.2021
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Airway Management
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Pain Management
- Medication Administration
- Student Precepting
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Preoperative/ Post Anesthesia Care
Ascentist Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Medical Telemetry Cardiac Care Unit
Saint Luke’s Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2022
Undergraduate -
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences at Rockhurst University
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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