Diligent Registered Nurse with solid background in Trauma ICU nursing, providing exceptional patient care in high-stress environments. Expertise in critical care procedures and trauma response, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in team collaboration and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma ICU Nurse
UT Health East Texas Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Charge nurse experience for 16-bed ICU
Educated patients and families on post-trauma recovery processes and ongoing care needs.
Mentored junior nursing staff in trauma protocols, enhancing team competency and confidence.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Administered advanced life support and critical care interventions for trauma patients in high-pressure environments.
Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and outcomes in the ICU setting.
Managed ventilator settings, titrating oxygen levels for optimal respiratory support and minimizing the risk of complications in intubated patients.
Provided expert wound care management to trauma ICU patients with complex injuries, promoting healing and reducing infection rates.
Trauma, Orthopedic, Bariatric Nurse
UT Health East Texas Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2022
Charge Nurse experience for 36-bed unit
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Collaborated with orthopedic surgeons to optimize pre- and post-operative patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor's in Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
01.2020
Skills
Hemodynamic monitoring
Central line management
Chest tube management
Airway management
End-of-life care
Intravenous therapy
Quality improvement
Continuing education
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Trauma nursing core course
Pediatric advanced life support
Advanced cardiac life support
Accomplishments
Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Certification
Texas Board of Nursing RN License (License # 1007260)
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program, American Heart Association, Exp: 2025-07
ALCS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, Exp: 2026-10
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Red Cross, Exp: 2025-01
ATCN – Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses, The Society of Trauma Nurse, Exp: 2028-10