ISABELLE M.V. ENEA
Marina,CA
Summary
An accomplished and highly skilled registered nurse, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and over ten years of experience in high-acuity environments including: cardiovascular and medical intensive care, and post-anesthesia care. Possessing a strong background in complex patient management, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and life-support systems (ECMO, Impella, IABP, CCRT). Proven ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings while managing time, prioritizing tasks, and demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and teamwork. Seeking a temporary or permanent nursing position to contribute specialized ICU skills to the Australian healthcare system.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post Anesthesia Care
Salinas Valley Hospital
Salinas, CA, USA
06.2021 - Current
- Provide 1:1 post-operative recovery for both pediatric and adult patients, adhering to the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing (ASPAN) standards of care.
- Demonstrate proficiency in airway management, including patient extubation post-anesthesia.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons and anesthesiologists to achieve optimal patient outcomes during the critical post-operative phase.
- Management and set-up of Irraflow intracranial fluid management system
- Management of post-operative pain and device titration of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia
- Post-operative client education for safe discharge for various surgeries including but not limited to: cardiac ablations, Watchman procedure, permanent pacemakers, bowel resections, ostomies, transurethral resection of the prostate with continuous bladder irrigation, cholecystectomies, endoscopies, amputations, spinal fusions and laminectomies, craniotomies, tonsillectomies, eustations tube placement, hysterectomies.
Cardiovascular & Medical Intensive Care
Dominican Hospital
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
09.2018 - Current
- Provide advanced nursing care for a 1:2 patient ratio in a high-acuity cardiovascular and medical ICU.
- Expertise in managing complex post-operative patients, including 1:1 recovery of post-CABG and valve replacements.
- Specialist in the management of advanced life-support technologies, including temporary transvenous and mediastinal pacemakers, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Impella, Veno-Arterial (VA) and Veno-Venous (VV) Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).
- Perform comprehensive patient assessment, monitoring, and interpretation of advanced hemodynamic data, including Swan-Ganz catheter monitoring.
- Circuit and patient management of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using Prismaflex.
- Perform skilled neurological assessments for hemorrhagic and embolic stroke patients, managing external ventricular drains (EVD).
- Assessing Intra-Abdominal Pressure (IAP).
- Conduct ventilation management for intubated and tracheostomy patients and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) results.
- Assist physicians with placement of central venous catheters.
- Demonstrate strong leadership by serving as Charge Nurse, overseeing shift productivity, coordinating patient flow (admissions/discharges), and responding to in-house Code Blues.
- Function as a unit Resource Nurse, providing support to team members and assisting with unstable patients.
- Act as a dedicated preceptor, training and mentoring new graduate and new-hire nurses to ensure high standards of patient care.
Cardiovascular Critical Care
Summerlin Hospital
Las Vegas, NV, USA
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Recovery of post-operative cardiovascular surgical patients including CABG and valve replacement surgery.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessment, monitoring, and interpretation of advanced hemodynamic data, including Swan-Ganz catheter and Vigileo monitoring.
- Management Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP)
- Circuit and patient management of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using Prismaflex.
- Collaborative team nursing for management of Venous-Venous ECMO
- Demonstrated the ability to collaborate with team members and perform in a caotic and dynamic environment during the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Music Festival mass shooting.
- Rapid Response Nurse responsible for assessing unstable in-patients and implementing interventions following hospital protocols to either prevent the need for a higher level of care or manage the patient prior to moving them to the intensive care unit.
Medical Intensive Care
Centennial Hills Hospital
Las Vegas, NV, USA
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Provide advanced nursing care for a 1:2 patient ratio in a high-acuity medical ICU.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessment and monitoring
- Conduct ventilation management for intubated and tracheostomy patients and interpret Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) results.
- Management of intravenous vasopressors, sedatives, opiods, parental nutrition, antihypertensives, and antiarrhythmics.
- Rapid Response Nurse responsible for assessing unstable in-patients and implementing interventions following hospital protocols to either prevent the need for a higher level of care or manage the patient prior to moving them to the intensive care unit.
Post Anesthesia Care
Las Vegas Surgery Center
Las Vegas, NV, USA
10.2013 - 02.2016
- Provide 1:1 post-operative recovery for both pediatric and adult patients, adhering to the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing (ASPAN) standards of care.
- Demonstrate proficiency in airway management, including patient extubation post-anesthesia.
- Teaching and assessment of client learning for post-operative discharge instructions for general surgeries, ear nose a throat procedures, gynecology, orthopedics, occular procedures, and spinal pain management.
- Clinical assessment and escalation of care for patients requiring hospital admission.
Intermediate Care
Centennial Hills Hospital
Las Vegas, NV, USA
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Provide Assessment and care of intermediate acuity patients at at 1:4 and 1:5 ratio.
- Interpretation of cardiac dysrhythmias and implementation for antiarrhythmic intravenous medications according to hospital protocol.
Telemetry Care
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA, USA
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Assessment and care of continously monitored patients at a 1:4 patient ratio.
- Collaborating with physicians and residents to clarify duplicate and conflicting orders in a teaching hospital.
- Developed skills in dealing with diverse populations including the uninsured, homeless, and non-English speaking clients.
- Acute care for suicidal, homicidal, and psychiatric patients under continuous observations.
- Assessment of cardiac dysrhthmias.
Medical-Surgical Care
Scripps Memorial Hospital
Encinitas, CA, USA
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Developed nursing experience during a six month rotation new graduate program.
- Assessment and care of low acuity patients and post-operative patients at a 1:5 patient ratio.
- Device management including drains, ostomies, negative pressure wound therapy, continuous passive range of motion, braces, and chest tubes.
- Pain assessment and management with patient controled analgesia.
Telemetry Care
Scripps Memorial Hospital
Encinitas, CA, USA
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Developed nursing experience during a six month rotation new graduate program.
- Assessment and care of continously monitored patients at a 1:4 patient ratio.
- Cardiac arrithmia interpretation and administration of antiarrhthmic intravenous medications.
- Assessment and care of hemmorhagic and embolic stroke patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University San Marcos
12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology
University of California Davis
05.2005
Skills
- Continuous Renal Replacement THerapy CRRT (Prismaflex)
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ECMO
- Intra-Aortic Ballon Pump
- Impella Heart Pump
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Ventilator Management
- Epic Electronic Health Record System
- Cerner Electronic Health Record System
- Zoll Defibrillator
- Edwards Monitoring Systems
Certification
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration: In progress
- California Board of Registered Nurses #816416
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Advanced Life Support
- Pediatric Life Support
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Timeline
Post Anesthesia Care
Salinas Valley Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Cardiovascular & Medical Intensive Care
Dominican Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Cardiovascular Critical Care
Summerlin Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2018
Medical Intensive Care
Centennial Hills Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2017
Intermediate Care
Centennial Hills Hospital
03.2015 - 01.2016
Post Anesthesia Care
Las Vegas Surgery Center
10.2013 - 02.2016
Telemetry Care
Scripps Mercy Hospital
08.2013 - 01.2014
Medical-Surgical Care
Scripps Memorial Hospital
04.2013 - 08.2013
Telemetry Care
Scripps Memorial Hospital
08.2012 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology
University of California Davis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University San Marcos