Karina Vasquez
Lake Worth,FL
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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Resuscitation Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Hospital designation: Level 1 Trauma Center
- 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.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with polytrauma.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Adult Emergency Department Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Hospital Designation: Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Adult Emergency Department Registered Nurse
The George Washington University Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Hospital Designation: Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Decreased patient readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education focused on medication management and lifestyle modifications.
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
South University
West Palm Beach, FL12-2015
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05-2012
High School Diploma -
Santaluces Highschool
Lantana, Fl05-2008
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Highly skilled peripheral IV placement
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient evaluation
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Emergency procedures
- IV setup
Note Worthy
Over 2 years of Cardiac/Telemetry experience, 7 years of critical care experience. Known to develop rapport with patients, patient's family, staff and physicians. Remains calm and professional in times of critical need.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIH)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
- Registered Nurse License (Licensed February 2016)
- Compact State Registered Nurse License
- Florida State Registered Nurse License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Trauma Resuscitation Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Adult Emergency Department Registered Nurse
The George Washington University Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2021
Adult Emergency Department Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
09.2018 - 08.2021
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIH)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
- Registered Nurse License (Licensed February 2016)
- Compact State Registered Nurse License
- Florida State Registered Nurse License
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
South University
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
High School Diploma -
Santaluces Highschool
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