Katie Camarena
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic Trauma/Surigical/ Transplant ICU Nurse with proven strengths in patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration. Experienced in providing critical interventions and training new staff, ready to support high-quality healthcare outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Baylor Univ. Medical Center
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple life-saving medications to optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted in administering multiple blood products through Mass Transfusion Protocol (MTP), utilizing a rapid transfuser.
- Assisted with intubation, bedside tracheostomies, and chest tube insertion as needed.
- Trained new nursing staff on trauma unit protocols and emergency response procedures.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Baylor Univ. Medical Center
Dallas, TX
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Monitored preterm infants for potential complications such as apnea, bradycardia and desaturation episodes requiring immediate intervention.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds ensuring all team members were up-to-date on current patient information.
- Facilitated communication between families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
Trauma Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Baylor Univ. Medical Center
Dallas, TX
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2021
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Critical care management
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Clinical Preceptor
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Accomplishments
- FAB 50 Award, BUMC Patient Safety ( Nov 2022)
- BUMC Good Catch of the Month (June 2022)
- Champion of Patient Safety (October 2022)
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Baylor Univ. Medical Center
06.2023 - 05.2024
Trauma/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Baylor Univ. Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Trauma Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Baylor Univ. Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington