Magalis Medina

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
• Effective leadership and conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

RN Duties:

• Triage, assess, and monitor patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions.
• Administer medications, treatments, and perform procedures per physician orders and protocols.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with infection control, HIPAA, and hospital standards.

Charge RN Duties:

• Act as the clinical and operational lead for the ER team during assigned shifts.
• Oversee daily workflow, staffing assignments, and patient throughput.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalation of clinical or operational issues.
• Coordinate bed placement and facilitate timely patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Support and mentor nursing staff; assist with conflict resolution and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with department leadership to ensure efficient department functioning and resource utilization.
• Monitor adherence to departmental protocols, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Va

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• CEN (in process)

Certifications:

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

• Labor and Delivery 2020 - Present
• Observed cesarean section and protocols for both the anesthesiologist and surgeon to ensure the safety of both mother and baby.
• Performed infant safety measures of newborn by doing a thorough ID check and applying a security alarm.
• Performed postpartum care and education to the mother and father, including discharge teaching and instructions on the care of a newborn.
• Mother/Baby 2020 - Present
• Performed a postpartum assessment
• Identified the stages and phases of labor
• Assisted in a circumcision
• Acute Care 2020 - Present
• Performed routine maintenance of catheter.
• Taught incentive spirometry, deep breathing, and coughing exercises to reduce the risk of pneumonia.
• Performed oral pharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning.
• Pediatrics 2020 - Present
• Performed and documented age-appropriate pediatric physical and focused assessments
• Assessed vital signs before and after all procedures to establish a baseline and provide close patient monitoring.
• Medical/Surgical 2020 - Present
• Performed medication administration: Performed rights and checks, properly calculated medication doses, gave education on the medication before administering.
• Performed Peripheral IV therapy: Insertion of a peripheral IV catheter, monitoring and assessing the flow rate utilizing an IV pump.
• Obtained vital signs every four hours, with a strict count of intake and output and vigilant glucose monitoring.

• Created workout plans and a variety of classes for all fitness levels.
• Trained and monitored participant's progress in meeting fitness goals.
• Educated on safety and form while exercising

• Assessed situation safety performed bandaging and life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Performed an immediate assessment of the patient's condition and determine a proper course of treatment.
• Used backboards and restraints to secure patients in the ambulance for transportation.
• Transferred patients to a healthcare facility and reported observations and treatment.
• Created patient care reports
• Restocked medical supplies, inspected and cleaned equipment after ambulance use.

• Performed maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnosed, and repaired equipment.
• Managed inventory and equipment.

• Designed individual and group exercise programs tailored to clients.
• Helped clients achieve health and fitness goals by providing cardiovascular, flexibility, and resistance training.