Israel Huerta
Aransas Pass
Summary
Cardiac ICU Nurse with 3 years of hospital experience supporting patient care excellence. Collaborates with doctors, nurses and administrators to expedite patient care in fast-paced healthcare platforms. High-energy RN with background in emergency centers, applying best practices and complying with complex health and safety regulations. Equipped with ACLS, BLS and NIH certifications.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Methodist Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Salem Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Methodist Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2019
Skills
- Intra Aortic Balloon Management
- Impella Management
- CRRT: NXStage, Fresenius, PrismaFlex
- Ventilator Management
- Heart Failure, Heart Transplants, Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Surgery Management
- Pain Management
- Hemodynamic Interpreting
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Temporary Pacemakers
- Intravenous Infusions
- Swan-Ganz Catheters, Arterial Lines, Chest Tubes
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Methodist Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
10.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Salem Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Methodist Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
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