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Erman Dereck Sermeno

Mount Pleasant

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated CVICU nurse with over 5 years of experience at Christus Mother Frances Tyler. Specializing in post-operative cardiac care and recovery, with expertise in advanced cardiac devices, including balloon pumps, CRRT, Impella and continuous cardiac monitoring. Expert in the titration of critical care drips. Bilingual in English and Spanish, ensuring effective communication with a diverse patient population. Adept at providing high-quality, patient-centered care in high-pressure environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Nurse

Christus Mother Frances Tyler
07.2020 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care for post-operative cardiac patients, including those with coronary artery disease, heart failure, and post-cardiac surgery patients.
  • Operate advanced cardiac devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) support heart function during recovery.
  • Monitor critical cardiac parameters through advanced cardiac monitoring systems, interpreting data to make informed clinical decisions.
  • Administer medications and intravenous therapies, including vasopressors, antiarrhythmic drugs, and anticoagulants, following evidence-based protocols.
  • Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, surgeons, and respiratory therapists, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Serve as a mentor to nursing staff and new hires, providing training on CVICU procedures, equipment, and patient care standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
05.2020

Skills

  • Cardiac Care & Recovery
  • Bilingual Communication
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Patient Monitoring & Assessment
  • Team Collaboration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Epic charting

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 01/20
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 01/20
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 01/21
  • Heart Recovery Trained

Timeline

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Nurse

Christus Mother Frances Tyler
07.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas At Tyler