Junaluz Baradas
Porter,TX
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in critical care, excelling in patient assessment, emergency response, and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and quality of care through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Monitored patients' vital signs in a high-acuity environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring alignment with individual patient needs.
- Performed advanced life support procedures during emergencies.
- Mentored new nurses in critical care practices and protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted them according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented timely interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Led initiatives that enhanced patient safety and quality of care through implementation of evidence-based ICU practices and technologies.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, Texas
05.2014 - 01.2020
- Identified critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments, enhancing early intervention strategies.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Administered medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new nursing staff and students on critical care practices, fostering knowledge transfer and improving team competency.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kingwood Medical Center
Houston, Texas
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Delivered direct patient care in critical and complex situations to stabilize conditions and improve recovery outcomes.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Administered care to critically ill patients in fast-paced environment, ensuring timely interventions and monitoring for optimal patient safety.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carle Foundation Hospital
Champaign, Illinois
11.2004 - 12.2012
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall care delivery.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions to promote better recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Facilitated diagnostic tests and procedures while prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records systems.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lifeline Arrows
Muntinlupa, Philippinbes
02.2003 - 07.2004
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications to stabilize critical patients.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assess patient conditions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flow, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures to enhance emergency response.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to achieve optimal patient care outcomes in fast-paced environments.
- Educate patients and families on health management and emergency procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2025
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Critical care
- Acute care expertise
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Infection control
- IV drug therapy management
- Chronic disease management
- Disease management programs
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
05.2014 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kingwood Medical Center
01.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carle Foundation Hospital
11.2004 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lifeline Arrows
02.2003 - 07.2004
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University