Kariz Anasco BSN, RN, CCRN
Carson,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Surgical ICU Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, specializing in advanced hemodynamic monitoring and critical thinking. Committed to delivering exceptional, individualized patient care while driving quality improvement initiatives that enhance safety and outcomes. Collaborative team player adept at coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Cedars Sinai Medical Care
03.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized, evidence-based care plans for complex surgical, trauma, and transplant patients, ensuring continuity of care and optimal clinical outcomes.
- Spearheaded ICU quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient safety and clinical outcomes; successfully launched the Early Mobility Program and implemented target protocols to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment such as Flotrac, Continious Cardiac Output Monitor, and Swan Ganz catheter to assess patient conditions and appropriately titrate drug infusions.
- Received and provided immediate post-operative care for patients directly from the OR following complex surgical and transplant procedures, ensuring safe recovery and continuous hemodynamic monitoring in a critical care setting.
- Performed comprehensive, ongoing patient assessments to detect subtle changes in condition, ensuring timely interventions and optimal outcomes in a high-acuity critical care environment.
- Expertly assisted physicians with critical bedside procedures—including intubation, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and hemodynamic line placement—while strictly adhering to aseptic technique and universal time-out protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Served as Charge Nurse in a high-acuity Surgical ICU, providing clinical leadership, coordinating patient flow, supporting staff in critical decision-making, and ensuring safe, efficient unit operations during complex and high-volume shifts.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Tri-City Regional Medical Center
02.2009 - 03.2012
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices contributing to improved patient outcomes in the ICU setting.
- Enhanced patient recovery by meticulously monitoring vital signs and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Administered life-saving treatments to critically ill patients, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA06-2008
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Airway management
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Post operative care
- Swan-ganz catheterization
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Central line management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management
Certification
- ACLS
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
Timeline
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Cedars Sinai Medical Care
03.2012 - Current
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Tri-City Regional Medical Center
02.2009 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Harbor College
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