Committed, compassionate, and a highly motivated Registered Nurse. Communicates and collaborates effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs. Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice to achieve and enhance professional and clinical skills and competencies. Looking to pursue a position as a Registered Nurse in 4S Cardiovascular Surgery/ Heart and Lung Transplant Intensive Care Unit.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Harbor UCLA Medical Center - Level 1 Trauma
Torrance, CA
12.2021 - Current
Worked closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other medical professionals as part of a unit team that provided exceptional care to adult patients in the intensive care unit
Proficient in bedside nursing care of critically ill patients, while handling ICU equipment and procedures such as; Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Target Temperature Management, Swan-Ganz catheter, External Ventricular Drain, Chemotherapy, intraosseous access, invasive lines, continuous ECG monitoring, amongst other devices and treatment
Took charge of roles such as relief charge nurse, rapid response team registered nurse, and transport team registered nurse
Assessed the needs of patients, family members, and staff while safely administering prescribed medications, including vasoactive/sedative drips, and therapeutic procedures
Used nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and judgment to effectively anticipate the needs of critically ill patients, prevent complications, and educate patients and patient's family on plan of care.
Provided end of life care for patients and patient's family when appropriate in a critical care setting
Sergeant/E-5
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA / Okinawa, Japan
07.2014 - 07.2018
Automotive Maintenance Technician
Enhanced the ability to sustain maintenance support for more than 25% of I Marine Expeditionary Force's Wheeled Vehicle Fleet
Validated volumes of inspection checklists, corrected 25 secondary reparable item defects, and processed more than 800 repair parts
Facilitated the completion of more than 750 corrective maintenance service requests
Meritoriously promoted to Sergeant, received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and a certificate of commendation.
Trained Marines in preventing, identifying, and managing combat and operational stress issues. Also trained on stress management, awareness of suicide, substance abuse, domestic abuse, and child abuse/neglect
Referred and assisted Marines with seeking behavioral health assistance. Provided peer support and initial stress injury identification
Delivered evidence-informed practices to raise awareness about common risk factors and warning signals associated with a range of behavioral health issues
Held classes to deliver information on Unit Marine Awareness & Prevention Integrated Training.
Registered Nurse at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center: Level 1 Trauma Center. Surgical Trauma/Neuro Intensive Care UnitRegistered Nurse at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center: Level 1 Trauma Center. Surgical Trauma/Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Registered Nurse at Medical City Plano Neuro/Trauma ICU (Level 1 Trauma Center)Registered Nurse at Medical City Plano Neuro/Trauma ICU (Level 1 Trauma Center)