Karla Cajina
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Mercy Hospital, excelling in critical care nursing and triage support. Proven ability to manage IV drip administration and cardiac monitoring while fostering team collaboration. Bilingual in English and Spanish, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)
Mercy Hospital
Miami, USA
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct nursing care to adult, elderly, and pediatric patients in high-acuity Emergency Department, ensuring rapid response to critical needs.
- Perform rapid patient assessments, support triage prioritization, and manage critically ill patients.
- Executed EKG interpretation, blood draws, IV access establishment, and continuous IV drip management to support patient stabilization.
- Initiate and interpret EKGs, draw blood, establish IV access, and manage continuous IV drips.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and patient responses to treatment.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to efficiently stabilize and treat emergent and trauma patients, enhancing collaborative care efforts.
Registered Nurse
South Florida Dermatology
Miami, USA
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted physicians in patient examinations and dermatologic procedures, ensuring accurate vital sign monitoring to support effective diagnosis.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical histories and document clinical findings.
- Interviewed patients to obtain detailed medical histories and document clinical findings, enhancing patient care continuity.
- Established rapport with patients, fostering comfort and promoting adherence to treatment plans for better health outcomes.
Student Nurse
Memorial Miramar
Miramar, USA
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and responses to medications and reported changes to supervising nurses.
- Assisted nursing staff during emergency situations and high-acuity patient care.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality guidelines.
Student Nurse
Easter Seals
Pembroke Pines, USA
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted patient assessments to identify health needs and risks.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, hygiene, and safe patient transport.
- Communicated patient condition updates to interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Student Nurse (Maternity Unit)
Memorial Miramar
Miramar, USA
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Monitored maternal vital signs and assisted with postpartum care and wound assessments.
- Implemented patient care plans under RN supervision.
Student Nurse (Pediatric Unit)
Memorial Miramar
Miramar, USA
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed pediatric intake assessments and provided basic nursing care.
- Prepared and sterilized equipment and stocked patient rooms.
Student Nurse (Oncology)
Baptist Hospital Miami
Miami, USA
05.2022
- Performed venipuncture, assessed implanted ports, and managed catheter devices.
- Assisted with chemotherapy preparation and administration under supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Florida01.2024
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Triage support
- Medication administration
- IV insertion
- Blood draws
- IV drip management
- Cardiac monitoring
- EKG acquisition and interpretation
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- HIPAA compliance
- Critical thinking
- Time management under pressure
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Family education
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Awards
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Florida
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Certified
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)
Mercy Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
South Florida Dermatology
05.2024 - 11.2024
Student Nurse
Memorial Miramar
10.2023 - 11.2023
Student Nurse
Easter Seals
07.2023 - 09.2023
Student Nurse (Maternity Unit)
Memorial Miramar
01.2023 - 02.2023
Student Nurse (Pediatric Unit)
Memorial Miramar
11.2022 - 12.2022
Student Nurse (Oncology)
Baptist Hospital Miami
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing