Lareina Romero, BSN, RN
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with experience in emergency and trauma care at a Level I Trauma center. Proficient in rapid decision-making and prioritization, ensuring quality outcomes for critically ill patients. Eager to leverage expertise in patient advocacy and effective communication within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
09.2024 - Current
- Provided emergency and trauma care to critically ill diverse patient populations at a Level I Trauma and comprehensive stroke center
- Demonstrated proficiency in rapid decision-making and prioritization, ensuring quality care for patients with high level acuity
- Served as a liaison between family member, patient, and interdisciplinary team
Student Nurse Intern
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, New Mexico
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the supervising nurse
- Documented patient information accurately in Cerner electronic health record
- Provided support during emergency medical bedside procedures
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities
Patient Care Technician
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, New Mexico
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patient care activities
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and their families
Education
Baccalaureate of Science: Nursing -
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM05-2022
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Medication titration
- Critical care monitoring
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) management
- Management of invasive Neuromonitoring Devices
- Management of Cardiac monitoring devices
- Patient education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Compact State RN License
- First Aid/AED Certification
- NIHSS Stroke Certification
- ACLS Certification
- EKG & Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification
- Proficient in Cerner EMR
- Moderate Sedation Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
University of New Mexico Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
Patient Care Technician
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Baccalaureate of Science: Nursing -
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science - Biology
New Mexico Highlands University