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Kevin L. Colón-Rodríguez

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Ocoee,FL

Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) with six years of experience providing individualized patient care in Progressive Care, Intensive Care, and Perioperative Units. Committing to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Possessing leadership skills that have been used in roles such as daily relief Charge Nurse and unit preceptor every time a new employee comes in. Long-term goals are to graduate with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and work as a leader impacting healthcare communities. Participated as a community service volunteer with a national Credit Union in individuals who are recovering from drug addiction and disadvantaged individuals, who are mainly minorities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

FT Registered Nurse, ICU

Orlando VA Medical Center
7 2023 - Current
  • Provided advanced critical care to medically complex patients in the MICU, focusing on managing life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction.
  • Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes, integrating evidence-based interventions for ventilated and hemodynamically unstable patients.
  • Administered and titrated vasoactive medications, sedation, and analgesia, requiring continuous monitoring and adjustment in critically ill patients.
  • Applied advanced knowledge of pharmacology and physiology to support patients with high acuity conditions, including those under sedation and mechanical ventilation, preparing me for the anesthesia-focused patient care model.
  • Supported end-of-life care discussions and executed palliative care measures for veterans, demonstrating compassion and ethical decision-making in high-stress environments.

FT Registered Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

AdventHealth Celebration
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided critical post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures, closely monitoring for complications such as airway obstruction, respiratory depression, and pain management challenges.
  • Collaborated with anesthesia providers to ensure smooth recovery from general and regional anesthesia, including extubation and managing the effects of anesthetic agents.
  • Administered post-operative medications including opioids, non-opioid analgesics, and anti-emetics, tailoring pain management strategies based on patient response and recovery progress.
  • Demonstrated advanced airway management skills and initiated emergency interventions for complications such as laryngospasm and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
  • Educated patients and families on post-anesthesia care, discharge instructions, and pain management plans to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.

FT Registered Nurse, SICU/NEURO-ICU/CVICU

AdventHealth Celebration
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delivered specialized critical care to post-surgical, neuro, and cardiothoracic patients, managing complex cases including post-craniotomy, cardiac bypass surgery, and thoracic surgeries.
  • Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings, provided advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and administered high-risk medications (e.g., vasopressors, sedatives) to maintain patient stability in the immediate postoperative period.
  • Collaborated with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other team members to ensure the seamless transition of patients from the operating room to the ICU, emphasizing early detection of complications.
  • Managed patients requiring specialized interventions such as intracranial pressure monitoring, chest tube management, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), preparing for the complex management needed in anesthesia practice.
  • Implemented early mobilization and pain management protocols to enhance recovery for post-surgical and cardiac patients.

FT Critical Care Registered Nurse - CVICU

Cardiovascular Center Of Puerto Rico
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Provided comprehensive critical care to cardiac patients experiencing life-threatening conditions such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, and post-cardiac surgery recovery.
  • Monitored and managed patients with advanced cardiac support devices such as temporary pacemakers.
  • Administered critical medications, including antiarrhythmics, thrombolytics, and sedatives, ensuring precise titration and close monitoring to prevent complications.
  • Collaborated with cardiologists and anesthesiologists in managing hemodynamically unstable patients, supporting complex procedures such as transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and cardiac catheterization.
  • Applied advanced cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology knowledge essential for anesthesia management in patients with compromised cardiac function.

FT Registered Nurse - COVID-19 Unit

Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Managing patients with positive diagnostic of COVID-19 with respiratory, cardiovascular, oncology, renal and transplant comorbidities that requires hospitalization.
  • Evaluating vital signs, hemodynamics and pulse oximetry.
  • Managing patients who require oxygen therapy (nasal cannula, high flow nasal cannula, venturi and non rebreather mask).
  • Managing patients that require invasive and non invasive ventilation.
  • Evaluating laboratory studies, arterial blood gases and radiographic impressions and notify critical values to physician.
  • Administering medications (PO, IV, IM, subcutaneous and intradermal).
  • Transfusing COVID-19 antibodies in plasma to patients with COVID-19 and evaluating response.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

FT Registered Nurse, Nephrology Department

Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing the chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Coordinated and delivered direct care to nephrology patients, including administration of medications and dialysis treatment.
  • Measured and recorded patients' vital signs, including weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
  • Optimize management of fluid, electrolytes, and acid-base balance.
  • Management of Central Lines Catheters like Dialysis Catheters, Central Venous Catheters, PICC Lines, and Medports.
  • Assist surgeons in inserting a Central Line catheter into the ward.
  • Maintaining stable hemodynamics in critical care renal patients.
  • Working with conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease (All Stages), Renal Failure (Acute or Chronic), Kidney Transplants, Heart Failure due to Fluid Overload, dysrhythmia, and other critical care patients.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Managed peritoneal dialysis.

Per Diem Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Managing patients as a RN in different units of the hospital which includes: medicine and surgery, oncology, nephrology, respiratory medicine and emergency room.
  • Evaluating vital signs.
  • Administering medications (PO, IV, IM, subcutaneous, intradermal.
  • Evaluating patients who require oxygen therapy.
  • Taking blood samples and getting a patent IV.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Notifying critical laboratory values to physician and taking medical orders.
  • Administering chemotherapeutic agents to oncology patients.
  • Transfusing blood and/or derivatives.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.2024 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Master in Science of Nursing (No Degree Obtained)

West Coast University
Dallas
09.2022 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo
Arecibo, PR
08.2013 - 2017.08

Skills

Problem-solving

High level of autonomy

Strong clinical judgment

Teamwork and Collaboration

Leadership

Epic Super User & Auditor

Nursing Preceptor

Licensure

Registered BSN Nurse | Florida Board of Nursing

Registered BSN Nurse | New York Board of Nursing

Certification

Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Accomplishments

Nurse Anesthesiology shadowing experience at the University of Florida Health, Leesburg, Florida, in which the following skills were covered:

  • Miller, MAC, and GlideScope intubation techniques
  • Airway management with laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
  • General Anesthesia for the following surgical procedures: Nissen fundoplication, cholecystectomy, and arterio-venous fistula revision.
  • Interscalene block


Affiliations

  • American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Languages

English
Spanish

Software

Cerner

Epic

Paragon

Vista CPRS

PICIS Critical Care Management

Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

09-2024

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

University of Central Florida
08.2024 - Current

Basic Life Support

01-2023

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

10-2022

Some College (No Degree) - Master in Science of Nursing (No Degree Obtained)

West Coast University
09.2022 - 04.2024

FT Registered Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

AdventHealth Celebration
05.2022 - 07.2023

FT Registered Nurse, SICU/NEURO-ICU/CVICU

AdventHealth Celebration
07.2021 - 05.2022

FT Critical Care Registered Nurse - CVICU

Cardiovascular Center Of Puerto Rico
11.2020 - 06.2021

FT Registered Nurse - COVID-19 Unit

Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo
03.2020 - 10.2020

FT Registered Nurse, Nephrology Department

Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
02.2018 - 03.2020

Per Diem Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo
02.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo
08.2013 - 2017.08

FT Registered Nurse, ICU

Orlando VA Medical Center
7 2023 - Current
Kevin L. Colón-RodríguezCritical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)