Kevin Cruz
Miami,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience managing high-acuity patients in fast-paced clinical settings. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and collaboration, and seeks to transition into critical care through an ICU Fellowship.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
University of Miami Health System (UHealth) – Magnet® With Distinction
10.2024 - Current
- Administer and manage IV medications and therapies in accordance with hospital protocols and safety standards.
- Perform continuous cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, identifying early signs of clinical deterioration and escalating care appropriately.
- Serve as a preceptor for new nurse residents and newly hired RNs, supporting onboarding, unit orientation, and safe transition to practice.
- Administer and manage IV medications and therapies in accordance with hospital protocols and safety standards
- Collaborate closely with physicians, ICU teams, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary staff to coordinate patient care and transitions.
- Demonstrate strong prioritization, time management, and clinical judgment while managing multiple complex patients.
Acute Care Nurse Residency – Titan's Canes
University of Miami Health System (UHealth) – Magnet® With Distinction
10.2024 - 2025
- Completed a structured acute care nurse residency program designed to support transition to high-acuity clinical practice.
- Rotated through multiple acute care units, including a nearly two-month rotation in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU).
- Gained exposure to care of critically ill patients, ICU workflows, advanced monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Developed foundational knowledge related to ventilator management concepts, vasoactive medication exposure, sepsis recognition, and critical care protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - College of Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL04.2024
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Miami-Dade College
Miami, FL12.2021
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring & telemetry
- Rapid patient assessment & escalation of care
- IV therapy & medication administration
- Time management in high-acuity settings
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient & family education
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- NCLEX-RN: License #9663358
Renew by: 04/30/2026
- CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS):
Renew by: 07/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Renew by: 09/2026
- VAD Certified
UM: 1/13/2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
References: Available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
University of Miami Health System (UHealth) – Magnet® With Distinction
10.2024 - Current
Acute Care Nurse Residency – Titan's Canes
University of Miami Health System (UHealth) – Magnet® With Distinction
10.2024 - 2025
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Miami-Dade College
Bachelor of Science - College of Nursing
Florida International University