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Maransazu Liceaga

1546 Dale Douglas Dr. El Paso,TX

Summary

Registered Nurse with 21+ years of experience delivering high-quality care in fast-paced, high-acuity settings. Skilled in patient treatment, care coordination, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Fluent in Spanish, enhancing communication with diverse populations. Strong critical thinking and leadership abilities. Proven success as a preceptor and nurse leader, excelling under pressure in emergency and acute care environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Float Pool/Charge Nurse/Med-Surg/Tele/PCU

Health Trust Float Staffing
08.2021 - Current
  • Served as Charge Nurse assigning staff, managing unit flow, and acting as liaison between staff and providers supporting critical decision making.
  • Monitored patient condition with a focus on cardiac stability, interpreting and tracking EKG rhythms, identifying and responding to abnormal telemetry readings, titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, and promptly communicating changes in acuity or hemodynamic status to the healthcare team.
  • Delivered high acuity patient care managing patients with cardiac, respiratory, Neuro, post-op complications and Covid.
  • Proficient in early recognition and escalation of deteriorating patient conditions to prevent ICU transfers.
  • Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Mentored new nursing staff and trained new team members on procedures and protocols.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

RN Telemetry, COVID 19 Crisis Unit, Step Down Unit

Hendrick Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of COVID patients in negative pressure rooms.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and Vs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Charge Nurse Telemetry/COVID 19 Crisis Unit

Del Sol Medical Center
04.2009 - 12.2020
  • Managed COVID 19 Crisis Unit delegating assignments in 44 bed unit, performed hourly rounds and monitored equipment function.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Led successful 75 person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.

RN Telemetry

Del Sol Medical Center
04.2004 - 03.2009
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed
    medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications. Interpreting and monitoring EKG readings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University Of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2004

High School Diploma -

Burges High School
El Paso, TX
05.1996

Skills

  • Nurse Leader and patient flow coordination
  • Proficient in Spanish
  • Skilled in rapid response, early recognition of patient deterioration, trauma recovery, and management of high-acuity cases
  • Preceptorship of new staff and graduate nurses
  • Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
  • Skilled in multi-route medication administration
  • Titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
  • Vascular access, use of central lines, blood draws
  • Non-invasive ventilator support, high-flow O2, and advanced airway management
  • Tracheostomy care and chest tube management
  • Colostomy, urostomy, nephrostomy care
  • Foley catheter and rectal tube management
  • Management of acute and chronic wounds, including staging and treatment planning
  • Fall, skin, and infection prevention strategies
  • Patient/family education and discharge planning
  • Multidisciplinary care collaboration
  • EMR / EHR Meditech proficient

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Provider
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
  • NIHSS
  • Telemetry Certification
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified
  • COVID 19 PPE Certified Provider

Timeline

RN Float Pool/Charge Nurse/Med-Surg/Tele/PCU

Health Trust Float Staffing
08.2021 - Current

RN Telemetry, COVID 19 Crisis Unit, Step Down Unit

Hendrick Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2021

Charge Nurse Telemetry/COVID 19 Crisis Unit

Del Sol Medical Center
04.2009 - 12.2020

RN Telemetry

Del Sol Medical Center
04.2004 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University Of Texas At El Paso

High School Diploma -

Burges High School

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