Karina Murillo
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared to excel in high stakes medical environments. Proven ability to swiftly assess and address patient needs, ensuring optimal care outcomes. Collaborative team player known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic situations with key skills in critical thinking and patient assessment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Childrens Medical Center
Dallas, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in high-acuity environments, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes requiring immediate intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately while educating patients on post-care instructions.
- Supported family members during stressful situations by providing education on their loved one''s condition and offering emotional support.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2025
- Improved patient outcomes through accurate interpretation of vital signs, lab results, and telemetry data for timely intervention.
- Increased efficiency within the float pool by quickly adapting to various units' policies and procedures while maintaining exceptional care standards.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
- Provided high-quality care for critically ill patients with various conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure and multi-organ dysfunctions.
Rapid Response Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2021 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with physicians to create individualized care plans for high-risk patients, reducing complications during treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in critical decision-making processes regarding appropriate interventions for complex medical cases.
- Acted as a resource to fellow nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and expertise in rapid response techniques and best practices.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing rapid response protocols and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards in 5 critical care units.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standard of care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high volume level 1 trauma center setting.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development for further nursing education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Commerce
08.2019
Skills
- Adult and Pediatric Critical Care Nursing
- Management of Critical Care Devices
- Vasoactive Drips and Sedation Management
- Knowledgeable in 5 different Critical Care Units and over 14 different Medical-Surgical Units
- Cross-trained to Mother-Baby and Emergency Department
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Blood Draw and IV Insertion
- Monitoring Telemetry and EKG’s
Certification
- CCRN-Advance Critical Care Nurse
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation
- NIHSS- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Childrens Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2025
Rapid Response Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2021 - 09.2025
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
10.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Commerce