Katelyn Jaramillo
Cerritos,USA
Summary
Compassionate critical care nurse with a background in providing care in high-stress environments. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate care plans. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions. Familiarity with managing patients pre- and post-surgery. Demonstrated impact in previous roles by improving patient outcomes through comprehensive assessment and treatment planning. Possess strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with medical team members, patients, and families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dignity Health St Mary Medical Center
Long Beach, California
07.2024 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a high-acuity Medical/Surgical ICU setting.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Manage and monitor invasive devices, including arterial lines and external ventricular drains (EVDs) per unit protocol.
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients, including ventilator monitoring, suctioning, and collaboration with respiratory therapy.
- Administer and titrate critical care medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, and antiarrhythmics in accordance with provider orders and institutional guidelines.
- Interpret continuous ECG monitoring and respond promptly to rhythm changes or signs of clinical deterioration.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
- Educate and support patients and families during critical illness and recovery.
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM TECHNICIAN
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach, California
04.2018 - 01.2024
- Prepared patients for procedures by explaining the process and obtaining consent from patient.
- Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during, and after procedures.
- Compared posted strips to previous strips to notify appropriate staff of drastic changes.
- Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students, or other staff members.
ADMINISTRATIVE RECEPTIONIST
Optometric Vision Care Associates
Bellflower, CA
03.2014 - 04.2018
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography, and pre-exam data collection.
- Supported optometrists with vision screenings, exams, and preparing rooms and medical instruments.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs, and information about current medical issues.
- Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA12.2023
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05.2020
Skills
- Medical/Surgical ICU Patient Care
- Hemodynamic Monitoring (A-lines, CVP)
- External Ventricular Drains (EVD)—Exposure & Monitoring
- Mechanical Ventilation & Oxygen Delivery Devices
- Continuous Cardiac Monitoring & Rhythm Interpretation
- Vasoactive & Critical Care Medications
- Sedation & Analgesia Management
- Neurological & Comprehensive Head-to-Toe Assessments
- Emergency Response & Rapid Deterioration Recognition
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education and Advocacy
- Electronic Health Records (Epic, Cerner)
Languages
Spanish
Certifications And Licensure
- American Heart Association Certified Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 2026
- American Heart Association Certified Basic Life Support (BLS), 2026
- Certified EKG Technician (CET), 200810150003
- NIHSS Certification
- Management of Assaultive Behavior Certification (MAB)
- Registered Nurse, State of California, 95371995
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dignity Health St Mary Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM TECHNICIAN
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
04.2018 - 01.2024
ADMINISTRATIVE RECEPTIONIST
Optometric Vision Care Associates
03.2014 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State San Marcos
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Beach City College
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Cerritos College