Isaac Diaz
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Hard working and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in critical care and post operative cardiac care in a fast paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patient conditions and high-stress situations. Constantly devoted to improvement in critical care specialty and always seeking new opportunities in education, patient care, and leadership. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and a respectful attitude.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
2023.06 - 2023.11
- Worked on 23 bed unit to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed invasive monitoring and lines such as central lines, arterial lines, and umbilical lines
- Cared for postoperative pediatric cardiac patients, caring for surgeries such as BT Shunt, Norwood, Fontan, great vessel repair, etc.
- Cared for patients on ECMO, dialysis, ventilators, oscillators, and other life sustaining measures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored childhood developmental markers such as weight, height and blood pressure to screen for abnormalities
- Provided family centered care and closely collaborated with parents to ensure their understanding of their child’s conditions.
Registered Nurse
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
2021.03 - 2023.06
- Provided patient care, performed assessments, and interventions at 22 bed ICU unit for cardiac care and medical surgical care
- Cared for post operative CABG, TAVR, CEA, fem pop bypass, balloon pumps, impella device, etc.
- Set up and monitored life support equipment such as cardiac monitors, pressure lines, transducers, mechanical ventilators, chest tubes, etc.
- Cooperated with multi-disciplinary team of MDs, NPs, in stressful environment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Member of ICU unit practice council to improve unit operations and encourage staff involvement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Houston - Victoria
Victoria, TX06.2022
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Nurse Education
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX12.2020
Associate Of Applied Science - Registered Nurse Education
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX12.2020
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Post operative cardiac surgery care
- IV drug titration
- Management of invasive lines and life support systems
- Operational Procedures
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Bedside monitoring
- New nurse orientation
- Shared Governance
- Time Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment and decision making
- Clinical understanding of various pathologies and pharmacology
Certification
Registered Nurse
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
2023.06 - 2023.11
Registered Nurse
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
2021.03 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Houston - Victoria
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Nurse Education
Del Mar College
Associate Of Applied Science - Registered Nurse Education
Del Mar College
Registered Nurse
ACLS
BLS
PALS
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