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Iris Aguilera

El Paso,TX

Summary

Accomplished Adult Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at El Paso Southwestern Cardiovascular Associates, specializing in post-operative care and advanced therapies for cardiothoracic patients. Expert in the insertion of central and arterial lines and renowned for exceptional patient education. Demonstrated leadership by training peers in critical care techniques, significantly enhancing patient care outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adult Nurse Practitioner

El Paso Southwestern Cardiovascular Associates
01.2023 - Current
  • Knowledgeable in post operative care for cardiothoracic patients.
  • Competent in placing arterial and central lines
  • Practice advance care therapies such as managing chest tubes, vasopressor/inotropic therapy, temporary pacemakers, ventilators, and assistive devices such as Impella/IABP
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.


Nurse

Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Critical Care RN, ICU Neuro ICU and CVICU
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Knowledge and skills to care for complex critical patients such as immediate recovery of open heart surgeries, TAVR's, thoracotomies, laparotomies, abdominal aortic aneurysm (open and endovascular), IABP, impella devices, craniotomies, ICP monitoring, BIS monitoring, ventriculostomy placement, CRRT, and management, ventilated patients, and hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Involved in hospital committees participating chart reviews for optimizing patient care outcomes.

Nurse

The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus
06.2014 - 06.2021
  • Critical Care RN, ICU Neuro ICU and CVICU

Education

Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
12.2012

Skills

  • Insertion of central lines and arterial lines
  • Management of complicated wounds
  • Adult health management
  • Patient Education
  • Diagnosis and treatment

Certification


  • DEA registered
  • Advances Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS) Certification 2023
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) 2023

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

  • ANCC Member

Licensure

  • RN - Issued by: Texas Broad of Nursing -License Number: 860105
  • APRN-CNP Issued by: Texas Broad of Nursing - License Number:1101428

Timeline

Adult Nurse Practitioner

El Paso Southwestern Cardiovascular Associates
01.2023 - Current

Nurse

Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
06.2021 - 12.2022

Nurse

The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus
06.2014 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The University of Texas At El Paso

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At El Paso

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

The University of Texas At El Paso

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