HERMAN A. MUNOZ

• Provide & manage care for critically ill patients with an emphasis on cardiothoracic surgery, heart & lung transplants, & mechanical circulatory support.
• Care for critically ill patients with advanced HF, cardiogenic shock, multi-valve replacements, respiratory failure, sepsis, renal failure, MI's, CABG's & amongst others.
• Monitor & interpret data utilizing multiple arterial lines, central venous pressure catheters, and pulmonary artery catheters.
• Competent in managing multiple vasoactive infusions, sedation, paralytics, and patients on ventilator support.
• Assist and mange patients undergoing emergent procedures such as RSI, invasive line placements, ECMO cannulation & chest tube placements,

• Provided and managed care for the underserved diverse population with varying levels of acuity, in one of the busiest ER's in the country.
• Triage, performed rapid assessments, initiated standing delegating orders & lifesaving interventions as appropriate.
• Proficient in managing multiple high acuity patients while ensuring safe, timely, and effective care.
• Oriented new grads and experienced RN's.
• Supervised as a charge nurse and facilitated department flow.

• Served as a COVID-19 crisis travel RN to alleviate nursing shortages in overwhelmed health care facilities. Provided quality care to critically ill patients that were affected with COVID-19
• Managed critically ill patients in overflow holding areas due to bed and nursing shortages.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Hospitals

• Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY
• Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, TX
• Christus Mother Frances Hospital, Tyler, TX
• UT Health Henderson, Henderson, TX

• Completed my ER residency and learned the management of critically ill patients.
• Gained practical & exceptional experience while providing quality care in a 42-bed emergency room department.
• Provided care to a diverse population from adults, pediatrics, OB, trauma, and geriatric patients.
• Supervised as a charge nurse on nightshift