Epic
JETHRO SALA
Registered Nurse
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with at least 6 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Knowledgeable in Critical Care and Dialysis. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care. Proficient in cerner, epic and meditech use with proven history of efficient and effective triage.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
DIALYSIS RN
University Health System
San Antonio, TX
2 2023 - 4 2024
- Charge RN
- Managed Dialysis treatment of 12 patients every 4 hours
- Knowledgeable in setting up and troubleshooting Hemodialysis machines. Cannulation and catheter accessed treatments.
Assessments of patients pre and post Hemodialysis treatment, administration of dialysis
medications. - Conducted ongoing monitoring and interventions of patient during HD treatments.
- Collaborate with nephrologist, dietician, social worker and transplant coordinator to develop patient care plans
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics and physical assessments.
- Ensured optimal vascular access function by performing regular assessments, troubleshooting complications promptly, and collaborating with surgeons when necessary.
- Contributed to the overall success of the dialysis center by consistently demonstrating strong clinical skills, effective communication, and dedication to delivering exceptional patient care.
Travel RN
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
07.2022 - 10.2022
- ICU, rotated to Med/Surg, Telemetry
- Ensured seamless transitions of care through effective collaboration with colleagues during shift handoffs and interdisciplinary rounds. Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in the ICU setting.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Identified potential clinical risks by conducting regular patient assessments and advocating for necessary adjustments in treatment plans.
- Monitor patients in ICU with life support equipments; mechanical ventilator, IV medication administration and treatments, continuous drips: vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, amiodarone, insulin, cardiac med drips, TPN, blood products, central lines, arterial lines, NGT/OGT/Dubhoff/PEG/PEJ tube, chest tubes, patients with multiple organ failure, sepsis, stroke, HTN urgency, monitor patient telemetry changes and other changes in conditions.
● Monitor post op patients; post cardiac cath procedures, pt with CVP lines and arterial sheath, post op cardiac surgery
TRAVEL RN
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital
Sacaton, AZ
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked as travel ICU RN, rotated to ER.
- Worked with COVID patients during COVID crisis.
- Monitor patients in ICU with life support equipments; mechanical ventilator, IV medication administration and treatments, continuous drips: vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, amiodarone, insulin, cardiac med drips, TPN, blood products, central lines, arterial lines,
NGT/OGT/Dubhoff/PEG/PEJ tube, chest tubes, patients with multiple organ failure, sepsis, stroke, HTN urgency, monitor patient telemetry changes and other changes in conditions.
TRAVEL RN
BEN TAUB GENERAL HOSPITAL
Houston, TX
03.2021 - 05.2021
- ICU RN, Worked in Neuro ICU, Trauma/Surgical ICU, Medical ICU
- Ensured seamless transitions of care through effective collaboration with colleagues during shift handoffs and interdisciplinary rounds. Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in the ICU setting.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Identified potential clinical risks by conducting regular patient assessments and advocating for necessary adjustments in treatment plans. - Monitor patients in ICU with life support equipments; mechanical ventilator, IV medication administration and treatments, continuous drips: vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, amiodarone, insulin, cardiac med drips, TPN, blood products, central lines, arterial lines, NGT/OGT/Dubhoff/PEG/PEJ tube, chest tubes, patients with multiple organ failure, sepsis, stroke, HTN urgency, monitor patient telemetry changes and other changes in conditions.
● Monitor post op patients; post cardiac cath procedures, pt with CVP lines and arterial sheath, post op cardiac surgery,Patients post Neuro Surgery; craniotomy, ventriculostomy.
TRAVEL RN
UNITED REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
Wichita Falls, TX
12.2020 - 01.2021
- ICU, PCU, Step-Down ICU
- Ensured seamless transitions of care through effective collaboration with colleagues during shift handoffs and interdisciplinary rounds. Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in the ICU setting.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Identified potential clinical risks by conducting regular patient assessments and advocating for necessary adjustments in treatment plans. - Monitor patients in ICU with life support equipments; mechanical ventilator, IV medication administration and treatments, continuous drips: vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, amiodarone, insulin, cardiac med drips, TPN, blood products, central lines, arterial lines, NGT/OGT/Dubhoff/PEG/PEJ tube, chest tubes, patients with multiple organ failure, sepsis, stroke, HTN urgency, monitor patient telemetry changes and other changes in conditions.
● Monitor post op patients; post cardiac cath procedures, pt with CVP lines and arterial sheath, post op cardiac surgery,Patients post Neuro Surgery; craniotomy, ventriculostomy.
TRAVEL RN
KAISER PERMANENTE SOUTH BAY MEDICAL CENTER
Harbor CIty, CA
10.2020 - 12.2020
- ICU RN, STEP-DOWN ICU, Med/Surg, Telemetry
- Ensured seamless transitions of care through effective collaboration with colleagues during shift handoffs and interdisciplinary rounds. Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in the ICU setting.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Identified potential clinical risks by conducting regular patient assessments and advocating for necessary adjustments in treatment plans.
Monitor patients in ICU with life support equipments; mechanical ventilator, IV medication administration and treatments, continuous drips: vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, amiodarone, insulin, cardiac med drips, TPN, blood products, central lines, arterial lines, NGT/OGT/Dubhoff/PEG/PEJ tube, chest tubes, patients with multiple organ failure, sepsis, stroke, HTN urgency, monitor patient telemetry changes and other changes in conditions.
ICU RN
VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
Brownsville, TX
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Staff ICU RN, Charge RN ICU, Med/Surg, Telemetry
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Ensured seamless transitions of care through effective collaboration with colleagues during shift handoffs and interdisciplinary rounds. Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in the ICU setting.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Identified potential clinical risks by conducting regular patient assessments and advocating for necessary adjustments in treatment plans. - Monitor patients in ICU with life support equipments; mechanical ventilator, IV medication administration and treatments, continuous drips: vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, amiodarone, insulin, cardiac med drips, TPN, blood products, central lines, arterial lines, NGT/OGT/Dubhoff/PEG/PEJ tube, chest tubes, patients with multiple organ failure, sepsis, stroke, HTN urgency, monitor patient telemetry changes and other changes in conditions.
● Monitor post op patients; post cardiac cath procedures, pt with CVP lines and arterial sheath, post op cardiac surgery,Patients post Neuro Surgery; craniotomy, ventriculostomy.
ICU RN
LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER
Laredo, TX
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Staff ICU RN, ICU Step - Down
- Ensured seamless transitions of care through effective collaboration with colleagues during shift handoffs and interdisciplinary rounds. Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in the ICU setting.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Identified potential clinical risks by conducting regular patient assessments and advocating for necessary adjustments in treatment plans. - Monitor patients in ICU with life support equipments; mechanical ventilator, IV medication administration and treatments, continuous drips: vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, amiodarone, insulin, cardiac med drips, TPN, blood products, central lines, arterial lines, NGT/OGT/Dubhoff/PEG/PEJ tube, chest tubes, patients with multiple organ failure, sepsis, stroke, HTN urgency, monitor patient telemetry changes and other changes in conditions.
Primary Care RN
MIAMI RESCUE MISSION HEALTH CLINIC
Miami, FL
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Outpatient Clinic RN
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conducted at least 10 patient's physical assessments per day.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
ICU RN
EDINBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Endinburg, TX
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Staff ICU RN, Floated to MedSurg, Telemetry
- Ensured seamless transitions of care through effective collaboration with colleagues during shift handoffs and interdisciplinary rounds. Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in the ICU setting.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Identified potential clinical risks by conducting regular patient assessments and advocating for necessary adjustments in treatment plans. - Monitor patients in ICU with life support equipments; mechanical ventilator, IV medication administration and treatments, continuous drips: vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, amiodarone, insulin, cardiac med drips, TPN, blood products, central lines, arterial lines, NGT/OGT/Dubhoff/PEG/PEJ tube, chest tubes, patients with multiple organ failure, sepsis, stroke, HTN urgency, monitor patient telemetry changes and other changes in conditions.
● Monitor post op patients; post cardiac cath procedures, pt with CVP lines and arterial sheath, post op cardiac surgery,
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING
MIAMI, FLORIDA 01.2016 - 04.2017
Skills
Basic Life Support
Hemodialysis
Critical Care; ICU
Intravenous therapy
Endotracheal intubation
Tracheostomy Care
Immunization Administration
Central Line Care
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Care
Nutritional management
Emergency Interventions
Blood Transfusion Administration
IV setup
Patient Monitoring
Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
Specimen Collection
Medication Administration
Patient Assessment
Pain Management
Procedure Support
Team Collaboration
Documentation And Reporting
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Electronic Charting
Point of care testing
Medical Equipment Setup
Medication and IV administration
Emergency Response
Precepting
Documentation
Medical team collaboration
Airway Management
Compassionate Care
Certification
Registered Nurse
Software
Cerner
Meditech
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Travel RN
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
07.2022 - 10.2022
TRAVEL RN
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
TRAVEL RN
BEN TAUB GENERAL HOSPITAL
03.2021 - 05.2021
TRAVEL RN
UNITED REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
12.2020 - 01.2021
TRAVEL RN
KAISER PERMANENTE SOUTH BAY MEDICAL CENTER
10.2020 - 12.2020
ICU RN
VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
02.2019 - 08.2020
ICU RN
LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER
09.2017 - 10.2018
Primary Care RN
MIAMI RESCUE MISSION HEALTH CLINIC
08.2016 - 04.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING
01.2016 - 04.2017
ICU RN
EDINBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2015 - 12.2015
DIALYSIS RN
University Health System
2 2023 - 4 2024