Katrina Atizado
Hollister
Summary
Registered Nurse with 19+ years of progressive clinical experience in high-acuity settings including PACU, Pre-Admission Testing (PAT/Preop), Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, ICU (medical, surgical, neuro, trauma), cardiac catheterization recovery, radiology sedation, and hemodialysis units. Skilled in post-anesthesia recovery, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, moderate sedation, and critical care nursing. Proven ability to function in fast-paced environments while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams including anesthesia, surgery, cardiology, and critical care services.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU / Pre-Admission Testing (Preop) RN
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
Hollister, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Perform comprehensive Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) including patient assessment, vital signs, laboratory review, medication reconciliation, and surgical education
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists to identify patients requiring further medical, cardiac, or anesthesia evaluation
- Coordinate care with primary care providers and specialists to ensure surgical readiness
- Provide post-anesthesia recovery care in PACU, including patients with arterial and central venous lines
- Monitor airway, neurological status, pain control, and hemodynamic stability in post-operative patients
- Respond to clinical emergencies and provide patient/family education on perioperative care
PACU Registered Nurse
Madera Community Hospital
Madera, CA
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication among anesthesiologists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff
- Responded to emergencies including respiratory distress and cardiac arrest
- Assessed post-surgical physical and psychological status of patients
- Provided safe and timely post-anesthesia recovery care
PACU RN – Level I Trauma & Comprehensive Stroke Center
Community Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Delivered PACU care in a high-volume Level I Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Managed adult and pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia following trauma, neurosurgical, vascular, orthopedic, OB-GYN, and complex procedures
- Monitored post-anesthesia recovery with emphasis on airway protection, neurological assessment, and hemodynamic stability
- Managed post-operative complications including bleeding, respiratory depression, pain crises, and neurological changes
- Collaborated with anesthesiology, trauma surgery, neurosurgery, and ICU teams
Cardiac Cath Lab / Pre & Post-Anesthesia RN
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital
Waxahachie, TX
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared patients for cardiac catheterization procedures including consent, IV access, sedation, and pre-procedure assessment
- Provided post-procedure recovery care with continuous monitoring for complications
- Performed arterial and venous sheath removal with hemostasis management
- Educated patients and families on cardiac procedures and recovery expectations
Acute Dialysis RN
RPNT Acute Services, Inc
Dallas, TX
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in ICU/CCU and acute hospital settings
- Managed critically ill patients requiring CRRT and fluid/electrolyte management
- Collaborated with nephrology and critical care teams
Chronic Dialysis RN
Fresenius Kidney Care
Dallas, TX
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered outpatient dialysis treatments for high patient volumes
- Performed pre/post assessments, vascular access care, and medication administration
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and machine checks
Dialysis RN
St. Benedict Dialysis Center
Philippines
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Operated and maintained hemodialysis machines
- Monitored patients during treatment and administered medications including heparin
- Performed vascular access care and treatment initiation/termination
MSICU Staff Nurse
Makati Medical Center
Philippines
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed critically ill patients in a 16-bed ICU (medical, trauma, post-surgical)
- Provided CRRT, SLED, and intermittent hemodialysis
- Prioritized care and coordinated multidisciplinary treatment plans
Consultant Clinical Nurse Manager (OPD)
Kan Thar Yar International Specialist Hospital
Myanmar
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted with unit operations, staffing, and workflow management
- Supported quality improvement and clinical standards implementation
- Participated in leadership and operational planning
Radiology RN (Sedation & Recovery)
King Abdulaziz Medical City
Saudi Arabia
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Prepared patients for MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, and interventional procedures
- Administered and monitored moderate sedation and contrast agents
- Assisted with biopsies and invasive diagnostic procedures
- Provided post-procedure recovery monitoring
ICU Staff Nurse (Adult ICU)
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
Saudi Arabia
11.2011 - 08.2013
- Managed critically ill patients including post-cardiac catheterization and open-heart surgery
- Experienced with IABP, CRRT, and Swan-Ganz catheter monitoring
SICU Staff Nurse
Dar Al Fouad Hospital
Cairo, Egypt
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Provided care for cardiothoracic, transplant, and neurosurgical ICU patients
- Managed post-operative critical care and dialysis treatments
Private Duty Registered Nurse
03.2007 - 03.2009
- Provided in-home nursing care including medication administration and patient monitoring
- Delivered patient education and family support
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Our Lady of Fatima University
04.2006
Skills
- Post-Anesthesia Care (PACU) Nursing
- Pre-Admission Testing (PAT / Preop Evaluation)
- Airway Management & Respiratory Monitoring
- Hemodynamic & Neurological Assessment
- Moderate Sedation & Recovery Nursing
- Arterial & Venous Sheath Removal
- Level I Trauma & Stroke Care
- ICU / Critical Care Nursing (Medical, Surgical, Neuro, Trauma)
- Rapid Response & Emergency Care (BLS, ACLS)
- Cardiac Monitoring & Post-Cath Recovery
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
Certification
- BLS – American Heart Association
- ACLS – American Heart Association
- PALS – American Heart Association
- NIHSS
- Pediatric Core Certification (2025)
Timeline
PACU / Pre-Admission Testing (Preop) RN
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
08.2025 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Madera Community Hospital
04.2025 - 11.2025
PACU RN – Level I Trauma & Comprehensive Stroke Center
Community Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - 08.2025
Cardiac Cath Lab / Pre & Post-Anesthesia RN
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
Acute Dialysis RN
RPNT Acute Services, Inc
05.2022 - 07.2023
Chronic Dialysis RN
Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2021 - 08.2022
Dialysis RN
St. Benedict Dialysis Center
09.2019 - 06.2021
MSICU Staff Nurse
Makati Medical Center
02.2019 - 09.2019
Consultant Clinical Nurse Manager (OPD)
Kan Thar Yar International Specialist Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
Radiology RN (Sedation & Recovery)
King Abdulaziz Medical City
02.2014 - 02.2016
ICU Staff Nurse (Adult ICU)
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
11.2011 - 08.2013
SICU Staff Nurse
Dar Al Fouad Hospital
04.2009 - 04.2011
Private Duty Registered Nurse
03.2007 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Our Lady of Fatima University