KAREN CAGAS
Nashville,TN
Summary
Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Looking to transition into new field, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Staff Nurse, Home Care
Nurses Without Borders Home Care
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition at each visit
- Administer physician prescribed medications
- Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
- Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists and other individuals in the patient's care plan
- Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care
- Providing basic care such as personal hygiene
- Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient
Staff Nurse, Cardiac ICU
King Fahd Hospital of the University
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Demonstrate knowledge or skills on common procedures in the unit i.e., urgent/elective intubation; insertion of arterial line, central line, temporary pacemaker, chest tube and CRRT catheter; chemical/electrical cardioversion; pleural tap; pre- and post- care for Coronary Angiogram/Angioplasty; Open Heart Surgery; management of CRRT
- Operate all CCU equipment after having competency certification e.g. Cardiac monitors, defibrillators, 12 lead ECG machine, CRRT machine, IV infusion pumps, Glucometer, ABG machine, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump device, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Al Mouwasat Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Responsible for triaging and caring for Emergency Department, which include rapid assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation during the acute illness and trauma
- Prepare, administer and monitor process of medication administration as per the hospital approved policies and standards
- Assist in the performance of various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Manage maternity and pediatric patients as per the hospital policies and protocols
- Operate all ER equipment after having competency certification e.g. Life care pump, cardiac monitors, portable incubators & ventilators, defibrillators, blood infusers, syringe pump and 12 lead ECG machine
Staff Nurse
Sto. Niño Hospital
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Provide Total Patient Care in the different areas of the hospital, including the Emergency Room, Delivery Room, Out-Patient Department and Wards such as Obstetric, Nursery, Pediatric, Medical and Surgical on rotation basis
- Assist physicians during minor operations, invasive or non-invasive procedures and during Normal Spontaneous Delivery
- Perform suturing on minor cases, Intravenous and Nasogastric tube insertion, and other special tasks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Easter College, Inc.
Philippines03.2013
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Procedure preparations
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
05.2022 - 01.2025
Staff Nurse, Home Care
Nurses Without Borders Home Care
11.2020 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse, Cardiac ICU
King Fahd Hospital of the University
10.2018 - 10.2020
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Al Mouwasat Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse
Sto. Niño Hospital
07.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Easter College, Inc.
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