Hugo Blumenkron-Carrasco

• Administered complex vasoactive and antiarrhythmic infusions, titrating per protocol to maintain target MAP.
• Managed hemodynamic monitoring with arterial lines and Swan-Ganz data to guide titration of vasoactive drips.
• Assessed post-op cardiac surgery patients hourly, adjusted care plans to stabilize hemodynamics and urine output.
• Completed comprehensive postoperative cardiac assessments each hour to detect complications before escalation.
• Managed complex antiarrhythmic IV regimens, monitored QT intervals, and reported deviations to cardiology.
• Managed complex antiarrhythmic IV regimens and monitored QT intervals, facilitating timely reporting of deviations to cardiology.
• Calculated and documented hourly fluid balances and urine output, informing diuretic titration decisions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educated postoperative patients and families on medication schedules and wound care, ensuring safe discharge and adherence.
• Provided bedside bilingual (Spanish) discharge teaching on medication schedules and sternal precautions to patients and families.

• Acute step-down unit providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, including those recovering from recent organ transplants, bone marrow transplants, and various surgical procedures.
• Provided medical, surgical, and hemodynamic cardiac monitoring alongside neurological care for diverse patient population.
• Streamlined communication process among nursing staff and physicians, enhancing response times to patient needs and overall care quality.
• Completed three consecutive assignments, showcasing reliability and adaptability; invited to extend contracts based on performance.
• Provided patient care at University of New Mexico Hospital Neuro Sciences Unit.
• Delivered care for patients at UCSF Medical Center Transitional Care Unit.
• Monitored patient vitals at Alameda Hospital Telemetry Unit.

• Respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies, including trauma, overdoses, and mental health crises, ensuring timely stabilization and care.
• Performed detailed physical assessments and managed both acute and chronic conditions, with an emphasis on health maintenance and disease prevention within a correctional environment.
• Educated inmates on disease prevention, personal hygiene, and wellness strategies, leading to improved health awareness and lifestyle choices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams—including mental health providers, social workers, and correctional staff—to deliver coordinated and holistic patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams—including mental health providers, social workers, and correctional staff—to provide coordinated, holistic patient care, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date, confidential medical records, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory standards to support quality patient care.

• Delivered critical care to Neuro ICU and CVICU patients, enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration with clinical teams, families, and support systems.
• Performed comprehensive assessments, managed pain, documented hourly, and identified subtle neurological and EKG changes, contributing to early detection of complications.
• Administered controlled substances, sedation, and anesthesia; managed mechanical ventilation and respiratory support, ensuring patient safety and comfort during critical procedures.

• Conducted assessments, managed pain, and monitored electrolytes and vitals while documenting findings, applying critical thinking in dynamic situations to ensure patient stability.
• Interpreted EKGs, monitored arrhythmias, and titrated medications including morphine, nitroglycerin, and Cardizem; performed sheath removal, cardioversion, and defibrillation while collaborating with team members to enhance patient outcomes.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
• Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions and effective care delivery.

Provide nursing care in the Cardiothoracic Intermediate Care Unit. Responsibilities include completing and documenting

physical assessments, implementing and evaluating care plans and discharges.

Working in a team based model with the patient, other nurses, nursing assistants, doctors, telemetry, phlebotomy, family and other support systems to ensure the best possible

outcome for patient care.

Delivered routine care and promoted comfort for patients in Cardiothoracic Intermediate Care Unit. Conducted thorough data collection to ensure accurate patient records.

and documentation, provide unit nursing support functions, assist with ADLs, nutrition, collection of specimens, phlebotomy,

vital signs, I&O’s, recognize and report health status and responses, and promote continuity of care with licensed professionals.