Emma Barberena
Dallas,TX
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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preoperative / Post-Anesthesia Care
Medical City Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Center
2024.05 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from Orthopedic (Total joints, ACL repairs, etc.) and Spine surgeries.
- Assisted patients with mobility, physical therapy and exercises.
- Pre-admission testing; preparing patients for surgery and performing initial physical assessment and interview of medical history
- Medical chart audit; regular reviews and in-depth analyses to prevent and address discrepancies
Preoperative/ Post Anesthesia Care
Ascentist Hospital
2022.10 - 2024.05
- 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
2021.08 - 2022.10
- 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
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences at Rockhurst University
05.2021
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Airway Management
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Pain Management
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Preoperative / Post-Anesthesia Care
Medical City Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Center
2024.05 - Current
Preoperative/ Post Anesthesia Care
Ascentist Hospital
2022.10 - 2024.05
Medical Telemetry Cardiac Care Unit
Saint Luke’s Hospital
2021.08 - 2022.10
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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