Maiden Del Rio, BSN, RN, CCRN
222 Walnut Cove Ln Pearland,TX
Summary
Compassionate, hardworking, and detail oriented Registered Nurse with 33 years of nursing experience of which the most recent 9 years worked as an ECMO specialist. Reputable, good team player, and a patient and family advocate. Certified Critical Care RN by the American Association for Critical Care Nurses.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
ECMO Specialist
Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2014 - Current
- Provides skilled operation and maintenance of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine for patients requiring long-term pulmonary and/or cardiopulmonary support.
- Served as a trusted resource for troubleshooting issues related to extracorporeal circuitry and equipment, minimizing downtime in patient treatment.
- Reduced complications with meticulous attention to detail during the initiation, maintenance, and weaning of ECMO therapy.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics for quality and safety within the ECMO program, contributing to a culture of excellence in patient care.
- Demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.
- Acted as a mentor to new ECMO Specialists, sharing knowledge and expertise to promote best practices in the field.
- Assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Houston Methodist
06.2003 - Current
- Provides exceptional nursing care to high acuity patients after cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, heart and lung transplant, among others.
- Conducts and analyzes ongoing patient assessment, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness in rapidly changing conditions.
- Manages patients on medical devices including LVAD, IABP, Impella, and ECMO machine.
- Demonstrates proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Functions as team leader, resource nurse, and mentor to unit staff in areas of clinical and professional practice.
- Acts as a patient and family advocate in maintaining patient rights.
ICU Staff Nurse
McAllen Medical Center
09.1999 - 04.2003
- Provided patient care, performed assessments and appropriate nursing interventions to medical, surgical, cardiovascular patients in a 40 bed mixed ICU setting.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Administered life-saving medications according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in treatment implementation.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Staff Nurse
Maternal And Child Health Services
04.1996 - 04.2000
- Offered exceptional private duty home health care and support to pediatric patients recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to pediatric patients.
- Provided medically managed care to acute and chronic pediatric patients on ventilator, apnea monitor, and tube feeding, among others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila Philippines04.1993
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient safety prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Emergency response readiness
- Critical Care Expertise
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Continuous learning mindset
Affiliations
- American Association for Critical Care Nurses
- Philippine Nurses Association of Metro Houston
Timeline
ECMO Specialist
Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Houston Methodist
06.2003 - Current
ICU Staff Nurse
McAllen Medical Center
09.1999 - 04.2003
Staff Nurse
Maternal And Child Health Services
04.1996 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
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