Karina Barrera

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Odessa Regional Medical Center

09.2024 - Current

Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.