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Karla Cota

Prescott Valley,AZ

Summary

Experienced and compassionate multi-specialty nurse with 10+ years experience providing expert care to diverse populations in the critical care and outpatient setting. Confident and autonomous with strong clinical judgement. Highly flexible and adaptable to new environments. Strong commitment to improving the quality of care through the continuum of the patient experience. Background in multiple intensive care specialties including medical/surgical and cardiac ICU; as well as emergency room medicine, home peritoneal dialysis, and peri-operative nursing.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-Op / PACU

TriCity Surgical Center
06.2023 - Current
  • Charged with ensuring proper pre-operative patient preparation including obtaining and evaluating relevant medical histories and securing documentation from various physician offices and medical centers to identify potential safety risks for surgery.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based post-operative care practices and monitoring vital signs.
  • Reduced complications through consistent assessment of pain levels and administration of appropriate medications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes during the preoperative phase and recovery process.

Home Therapies RN

Fresenius Kidney Care
04.2022 - Current
  • Accountable for management of care for assigned patient load, including lab review and medication management.
  • Tasked with providing extensive patient education regarding chronic kidney disease, dialysis management, infection control practices, and in-home patient training.
  • Responsible for continuous follow up and care coordination for needed referrals between providers to ensure patient receives timely and appropriate treatment.
  • Functions autonomously, within established protocols, to ensure optimization of quality indicators to improve patient outcomes and maximize reimbursements.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

Seasonal ICU RN

Yavapai Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Fulfilled high acuity nursing duties in all ICU areas, including COVID ICU.
  • Maintained life-sustaining devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, central and arterial lines, and balloon pumps.
  • Titrated continuous intravenous medications such as insulin, sedative, vasoactive, anti-arrhythmic, and other medications within set parameters to achieve desired effect.
  • Consulted and coordinated with all members of interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient plan of care.
  • Served as contracted seasonal RN at this facility in 2019 and returned in 2021-2022, contract extended during both assignments.

Emergency Room RN

Thompson Peak Medical Center
12.2019 - 08.2021
  • Implemented standards of emergency triage to ensure proper allocation of resources to provide appropriate and emergent patient care.
  • Response and management of emergent situations such as patient in distress, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrest.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health and decreased readmissions.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.

Travel ICU RN

AMN Healthcare & Medical Solutions
06.2016 - 11.2019
  • Served as a travelling ICU RN at various hospitals through out Arizona and in Eugene, Oregon.
  • Hospitals included Yavapai Regional Medical Center, St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Banner Estrella Medical Center, and Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend.
  • Provided staffing relief to hospitals in need. Contract extension offered by facility at each assignment.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, high risk intravenous medications, and/or extensive wound care while ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.

Staff RN, ICU

Verde Valley Medical Center
02.2013 - 05.2016
  • Served as relief charge nurse; creating staffing assignments and providing resources and assistance to staff as needed
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and close collaboration with the healthcare team.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
  • Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2018

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
12.2012

Skills

  • Autonomous with high level of Critical Thinking
  • IV Therapy & Phlebotomy
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish)
  • Highly Flexible and Adaptable
  • Case Management / Care Coordination
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Certification

  • Licensed RN - RN178008 ; Renewal Due: April 2025
  • ACLS ; Renewal Due: July 2025
  • BLS ; Renewal Due: January 2025

Timeline

Pre-Op / PACU

TriCity Surgical Center
06.2023 - Current

Home Therapies RN

Fresenius Kidney Care
04.2022 - Current

Seasonal ICU RN

Yavapai Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 04.2022

Emergency Room RN

Thompson Peak Medical Center
12.2019 - 08.2021

Travel ICU RN

AMN Healthcare & Medical Solutions
06.2016 - 11.2019

Staff RN, ICU

Verde Valley Medical Center
02.2013 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Yavapai College

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