Gabriela Flores
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination 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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Critical Care/ICU
Aya
10.2023 - Current
- Travel RN for ICU/CCU
- Provides high quality care for wide variety of critical care patients, encapsulating all interventions within Critical Care RN scope of practice.
- Participates in Code situations; BLS/ACLS Certified.
- Manages ventilated/sedated patients, arterial lines, central lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, all other invasive lines, continuous ECG monitoring.
- Manages all pharmacological drips, including vasoactive/sedative drips.
- Collaborates with physicians from all disciplines including Critical Care Team (MD/Fellow/Pharmacist) to provide/manage care for critically ill patients.
- Collaborates with and educates patient/family as appropriate in critical care setting.
- Provides end of life cares for patient/family as appropriate in critical care setting.
- Facilities: Barnes Jewish Hospital & Alameda Hospital
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
University Medical Center
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Staff RN for Level 1 Trauma Center Critical Care Unit
- Provided quality care for wide variety of acute-level patients with complex medical issues, including post-op patients, direct admits, ED transfers, ICU, & ICU step-down patients.
- Collaborated and communicated with interdisciplinary teams and peers to ensure desired patient outcomes.
- Performed all required duties falling under ICU RN scope of practice, including admissions, discharges, patient teaching, disease management, assessments, procedures, treatments, etc.
- Administered compassionate care in highly organized and efficient manner.
- Maintained perfect attendance; never tardy for scheduled shift.
- Served as Vice President for Unit Council
- Streamlined workflow processes within the nursing unit to maximize efficiency while maintaining exceptional patient care standards
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism
PRN Staff ICU Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Staff RN for Level 2 Trauma Center Critical Care Unit
- Duties included implementing RN clinical skills and judgments, patient/family teaching, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, order transcription, leading/supervising staff members, training new staff members, processing admissions and discharges, implementing end of life care/processes.
- Achieved perfect attendance for scheduled shifts; never tardy for any scheduled shift.
- Provided quality care for a wide variety of acute-level patients with complex medical issues, including post-op patients, direct admits, ED transfers, ICU and ICU step-down patients.
- Collaborated and communicated with interdisciplinary teams and peers to ensure desired patient outcomes.
- Performed all required duties falling under the ICU RN scope of practice, including admissions, discharges, patient teaching, disease management, assessments, procedures, treatments, etc.
- Administered compassionate care in a highly organized and efficient manner.
- Maintained perfect attendance; never tardy for a scheduled shift.
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Administered life-saving medications according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in treatment implementation.
- Implemented efficient time management strategies to effectively prioritize tasks and optimize patient care delivery.
- Coordinated post-discharge follow-up services, facilitating continuity of care for patients transitioning out of ICU setting.
- Promoted culture of teamwork within ICU, fostering collaboration among nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings which resulted in improved symptoms management
- Served as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in accordance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practicioner
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College of Nursing
San Antonio, Texas, United States12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX08.2013
Skills
- Time Management
- Cerner operation
- EPIC operation
- Meditech operation
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Texas, License #984614 Expires 5/31/2024
- Registered Nurse: California, License #95357813 Expires 6/30/2025
- (BLS) Basic Life Support Certification (AHA) 8/2023-8/2025
- (ACLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (AHA) 8/2023-8/2025
- NIHSS Stroke Scale Certification
- TNCC 2026
- ATCN 2026
Accomplishments
- Able to implement safe, competent and ethical nursing interventions for patients and their families ensuring quality care throughout the continuum, including admission, assessment, treatment and referral/discharge in accordance with institutional policy and regulations.
- Clinical experience with a broad range of patient diagnoses requiring the ability to process critical details in a highly dynamic health care environment.
- Able to foster effective relationships and leadership across the care team, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Proficient at listening and responding to patient and family member concerns by developing a common rapport.
- Adept at educating patients about treatments, procedures, recovery measures, medications, interventions and physician instructions. Utilizes teach-back method to ensure understanding.
- Self-initiated learner who seeks out learning opportunities, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and high motivation to provide quality patient care.
Timeline
RN, Critical Care/ICU
Aya
10.2023 - Current
PRN Staff ICU Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
03.2021 - 10.2021
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
University Medical Center
02.2021 - 10.2023
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practicioner
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At El Paso