Josephine Quiroz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Healthcare professional with significant experience in critical care environments. Adept at managing complex patient cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and results-driven approach in dynamic healthcare settings. Skills include patient assessment, critical decision-making, and advanced life support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
San Antonio Military Medical Center, JBSA Ft. Sam Houston, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) on an 18-bed Multiservice Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in a 425-bed Level 1 trauma center. Provided direct patient care to critically ill patients receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). Administered critical medications and monitored patient responses in high-stress environments. On a daily basis performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly. Administered and monitored vasoactive infusions and interpreted advanced monitoring techniques utilizing arterial lines, central venous pressure, pulmonary artery catheters, and capnography. Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced care delivery standards.
Registered Nurse (RN), Critical Care Emergency Nurse Course (CCEN)
San Antonio Military Medical Center, JBSA Ft. Sam Houston, TX
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Registered Nurse (RN) in an 18 Week Critical Care and Emergency Nurse (CCEN) residency. The residency composed of a comprehensive didactic phase and an immersive clinical experience. Delivered direct bedside care in a 425-bed level one trauma center’s surgical/trauma intensive care, cardiac intensive care, neuro intensive care, medical intensive care, and burn intensive care units. Demonstrated competency in managing unstable patients, critical care decision making, advanced patient assessment techniques, and hemodynamic monitoring. Managed pulmonary artery, central venous pressure, arterial catheters, cardiac assist devices, mechanical ventilation, and vasoactive infusions.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)- 7N Telemetry Unit
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Registered Nurse (RN) on a 19-bed Telemetry unit in a 120-bed level 3 trauma center. Provided direct patient care to a wide variety of post-surgical and medical patients with cardiac complications. Advanced proficiency attained in telemetry monitoring and interpretation of EKG’s. Excelled as charge nurse, managing the 19-bed unit while controlling patient flow and coordinating care with other medical disciplines. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes. Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)-Clinical Nurse transition Program (CNTP)
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Registered Nurse (RN) in a six-month medical surgical nursing residency consisting of 936 hours of supervised direct patient care in a level three trauma center. Cared for a wide range of post-surgical and medical patients on a 19 bed Medical/Surgical unit. Performed basic nursing skills to stable patients as well as performed advanced patient assessments, gained proficiency in interpretation of telemetry strips, interpreted advanced monitoring techniques during ICU and ER rotations.
Home Health Care Registered Nurse
Brightstar Healthcare
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs and preferences. Coordinated seamless transitions between hospitalization, outpatient services, home health care agencies, or other community resources according to each patient''s needs upon discharge from rehab settings. Educated family members on proper home health care techniques, empowering them to be active participants in their loved one''s recovery process.
Skilled Nursing Facility Registered Nurse
Palolo Chinese Home
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients. Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Healthcare Specialist/Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army Reserve
11.2015 - 05.2020
- Continuously trained to administer emergency medical care in combat situations, ensuring rapid response to injuries. Conducted medical assessments and evaluations to determine treatment priorities in high-pressure environments. Trained junior medics and non health care service members on advanced life support techniques and tactical field medicine protocols. Managed medical supplies inventory, optimizing resource allocation for mission readiness. Developed training materials for combat casualty care, improving team preparedness and effectiveness. Continuously updated clinical skills and knowledge base by attending relevant military courses, seminars, and workshops, ensuring the delivery of best-practice care at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Oahu, Hawaii05-2020
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Central line management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Chest tube management
- Airway management
- Advanced life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Certification
- Registered Nurse - 98153
- Hawaii Board of Nursing, Expires July 2026
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Expires October 2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- American Heart Association, Expires May 2026
- Basic Life Support
- American Red Cross, Expires May 2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
San Antonio Military Medical Center, JBSA Ft. Sam Houston, TX
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN), Critical Care Emergency Nurse Course (CCEN)
San Antonio Military Medical Center, JBSA Ft. Sam Houston, TX
01.2024 - 05.2024
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)- 7N Telemetry Unit
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA
11.2021 - 06.2023
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)-Clinical Nurse transition Program (CNTP)
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA
04.2021 - 11.2021
Home Health Care Registered Nurse
Brightstar Healthcare
08.2020 - 12.2020
Skilled Nursing Facility Registered Nurse
Palolo Chinese Home
05.2020 - 12.2020
Healthcare Specialist/Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army Reserve
11.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Job-Related Education/Training
- U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Captain's Career Course, Fort Sam Houston, 2025
- U.S Army Critical Care Emergency Nursing Course (CCEN), Brooke Army Medical Center, 2024
- Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties Course (MCBC), Aberdeen Proving Ground, 2022
- Clinical Nurse Transition Program (CNTP), Fort Belvoir Community Hospital (FBCH), 2021
Licenses
Registered Nurse (Hawaii) - 98153
Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support