Katrina Arielle Aguilar
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 9 years of diverse experience, including nearly 3 years in critical care within the ICU. Adept at delivering high-acuity care, managing complex medical cases, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Seeking to work as a Clinical Nurse in ICU Medicine (M4) at Stanford Health Care to apply my critical thinking skills and passion for patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse II - CVICU
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Administers care for adult cardiac surgical patients who undergo CABGs and valve replacements or repairs involving airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, temperature monitoring, arrhythmia identification, pain and sedation control, dressing and drain maintenance, fluid regulation, and electrolyte stabilization
- Delivers care for high-acuity patients by employing devices like Impella heart pumps, IABP, ECMO, PrisMax system, Belmont rapid infuser, and both temporary and permanent pacemakers.
- Skillfully integrate hemodynamic data from Swan-Ganz catheters, CVP lines, and arterial lines into patient care strategies
- Aids surgeons and intensivists in executing bedside procedures, such as central line insertion, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, and endotracheal intubation.
- Facilitates daily care of ventilated patients and supervises ventilator alarm management.
- Monitors and titrates various inotropic IV medications and vasopressors like norepinephrine, phenylephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin.
- Monitors and titrates diverse antiarrhythmic IV medications and vasodilators like amiodarone, diltiazem, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, clevidipine, nitroglycerin, and nitroprusside.
- Guides patients and family members through CVICU atmosphere and treatment approach
- Logs assessments, interventions, and progress notes via Epic EHR system.
- Maintains infection control measures and strict adherence to safety regulations
Registered Nurse - CVMSICU
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided care for adult cardiac surgical patients who underwent CABGs and valve replacements or repairs requiring airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, temperature monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, pain and sedation management, care of dressings and drains, etc.
- Managed patients with complex multi-system medical conditions including sepsis, respiratory failure, shock states, metabolic derangements, renal/hepatic failure, and other multi-organ dysfunctions.
Registered Nurse - Neurology/Neurosurgery
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Implemented detailed assessments and facilitated care for patients suffering from multiple neurologic disorders like strokes, intracranial hemorrhages, brain tumors, head traumas, and seizures.
Staff Nurse - Emergency Room
Iloilo Doctors' Hospital, Inc.
10.2015 - 11.2019
- Facilitated effective triaging and administered emergency care for various patient populations needing medical, surgical, obstetric, or psychiatric life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Visayas State University
Iloilo City, Philippines03.2015
Skills
- Strong assessment skills and prompt identification of changes in patient conditions
- Excellent time management, communication, and documentation skills
- A proficient and reliable team member
Accomplishments
DAISY Award Nominee The DAISY Foundation June 2023
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse State of California Board of Registered Nursing | Valid Until 04/30/28
Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Valid Until 12/31/28
Critical Care Registered Nurse - Adult (CCRN) American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Valid Until 04/30/27
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association | Valid Until 05/01/27
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association | Valid Until 10/01/26
Timeline
Staff Nurse II - CVICU
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - CVMSICU
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
09.2022 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse - Neurology/Neurosurgery
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
07.2021 - 09.2022
Staff Nurse - Emergency Room
Iloilo Doctors' Hospital, Inc.
10.2015 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Visayas State University