Kandra Velazquez
Madison,WI
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with extensive experience in critical care settings, excelling in fast-paced environments while prioritizing patient needs. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate service and effective advocacy. Strong communication skills facilitate seamless collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Committed to delivering exceptional, high-quality care that drives positive patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Float RN
UW Health University Hospital
Madison, WI
07.2024 - Current
- Provided support across multiple ICUs, including Cardiac, Neuro, Surgical, Medical, and Burn ICUs, to meet staffing demands.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive and invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Managed time efficiently between multiple critical care assignments while ensuring quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Ethos Medical Staffing
Mequon, WI
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Assessed and monitored patient's vital signs, condition and response to treatments.
- Interpreted medical orders from physicians, documented care plans and administered medications.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to manage complex medical cases requiring immediate attention.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
PRN RN
Middleton Village Nursing & Rehab
Middleton, WI
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
ICU Nurse
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, TX
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered care to patients in a Level 1 trauma setting.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms, and the need for emergency interventions.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
ICU Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms, and the need for emergency interventions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance the continuum of care.
- Assisted the physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Grayson College
Denison, TX12.2021
High School Diploma -
Melissa High School
Melissa, TX05.2018
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
ICU Float RN
UW Health University Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Ethos Medical Staffing
10.2023 - 06.2024
PRN RN
Middleton Village Nursing & Rehab
09.2023 - 05.2024
ICU Nurse
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
02.2023 - 09.2023
ICU Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
01.2022 - 02.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Grayson College
High School Diploma -
Melissa High School
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