Louis Pena
Hurley,NM
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive emergency, ICU, flight, and transport nursing experience. Supports high-acuity patient care through rapid assessment, clinical judgment, charting, and coordination with care teams, while also contributing as charge nurse and nurse manager when needed.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CCT RN
AMR
Tucson, Arizona
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered critical nursing care using AMR prehospital treatment protocols.
- Assessed patients during emergency transports for AMR ambulance services.
- Monitored vital signs and patient condition throughout transport.
- Coordinated care with dispatch, EMTs, and receiving hospital staff.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and transport details in patient records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
San Diego, CA
03.2013 - 05.2024
- Provided care in an ICU trauma center setting and helped with critical patient support.
- Supported emergency room care, addressing fast-paced patient needs to ensure timely treatment.
- Assumed nurse lead responsibilities during staffing shortages, facilitating effective team workflow across shifts.
- Performed nurse manager duties, coordinating unit activities to optimize patient care delivery.
Flight Nurse
Aircare One International
Albuquerque, NM
09.2009 - 05.2016
- Oversaw patient care in high-stress environments, ensuring optimal outcomes
- Coordinated care and treatment of patients during air and ground transport, including international transfers
- Communicated effectively with doctors and outsourcing staff to facilitate seamless care transitions
Travel Nurse
Core Medical Group
Manchester, NH
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Coordinated patient care in emergency room to ensure timely and effective treatment
- Delivered bedside nursing care across American Mobile Healthcare travel assignments.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans during mobile placements.
- Administered medications and monitored responses in varied clinical settings.
- ICU Trauma Center
Emergency Room Nurse
Heart Hospital of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
01.2010 - 05.2013
- Managed triage, treatment, and care of patients to ensure timely and effective medical intervention
- Navigated high-stress situations to maintain patient safety and support team operations
- Communicated with doctors and outsourced staff to coordinate patient care and streamline processes
- Charge nurse duties
Health Center Nurse Manager
Pueblo of Sandia Health Center
Bernalillo, NM
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Managed patient care in high-stress environments, ensuring timely treatment and support for patients
- Coordinated case management to ensure continuity of care for patients throughout their treatment journey
- Management of triage, treatment and care of patients
- Communicated with doctors and outsourcing staff to facilitate patient care and address urgent needs
Emergency Room Nurse
Lovelace Westside Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
02.2009 - 06.2012
- Managed triage, treatment, and care of patients to ensure timely and effective medical assistance
- Oversaw nursing staff and coordinated patient care activities to enhance overall patient experience
- Coordinated communication between doctors and outsourced staff to streamline patient care delivery
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Nursing / Nursefinders
San Diego, CA
06.2007 - 02.2010
- Administered specialized care to critically ill patients in ICU, closely monitoring vital signs and responses
- Delivered patient care in high-pressure emergency room, ensuring timely and effective treatment
- Supported trauma center operations by coordinating patient assessments and collaborating with medical teams
Education
Associates of Nursing -
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05-2006
Skills
- Critical care
- Transport nursing
- Emergency triage management
- Triage management
- Patient assessment
- Patient care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Medication management
- Trauma care
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
Certification
Registered Nurse Exp: 2020-06, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, Advanced Cardiac Rhythm Course
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Veteran, United States Army Served in Operation Desert Shield / Storm: 08/88 to 06/96
Timeline
CCT RN
AMR
05.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse
Core Medical Group
02.2014 - 11.2014
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
03.2013 - 05.2024
Health Center Nurse Manager
Pueblo of Sandia Health Center
06.2012 - 03.2013
Emergency Room Nurse
Heart Hospital of New Mexico
01.2010 - 05.2013
Flight Nurse
Aircare One International
09.2009 - 05.2016
Emergency Room Nurse
Lovelace Westside Hospital
02.2009 - 06.2012
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Nursing / Nursefinders
06.2007 - 02.2010
Associates of Nursing -
Western New Mexico University