Eric Cabrera
Austin,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
Augusta, GA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Delivered culturally competent care tailored to diverse patient populations.
Registered Nurse, Dialysis
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Austin, TX
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Active role as charge nurse on a 25 chair unit
- Initiated and ended dialysis treatment for patients with acute and chronic renal failure
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Telemetry
Baylor Scott & White
Round Rock, TX
05.2011 - 04.2021
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, symptoms, and progress.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, TX
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Performed wound care, including dressing changes and infection control measures.
- Utilized electronic medical records for accurate charting and reporting.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Prioritized patient needs based on acuity and urgency levels.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, symptoms, and progress.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills.
- Managed intravenous therapy administration, monitoring, and documentation.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
Sonar Technician
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
Norfolk, VA
05.1998 - 06.2002
- Targeted suspected aggressors using passive and active sonar searches.
- Maintained security while assessing and identifying various threats
- Encouraged and practiced teamwork effectively during highly stressful events
- Honorably discharged as a combat veteran
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06-2008
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- Medical assessment
- Emergency Response
- Appointment Scheduling
- Critical Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Planning
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac Care
- Licensed RN
- IV drug therapy management
- Emotional awareness
- Compassion and Empathy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)/BLS certification
Certification
- Registered Nurse in State of Texas
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Dialysis
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
06.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Telemetry
Baylor Scott & White
05.2011 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2010 - 04.2011
Sonar Technician
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
05.1998 - 06.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt San Antonio College
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