Marco Narvaez
North Bend,OR
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with IMCU experience in high-acuity medical, surgical, cardiac, and telemetry care. Foundation in emergency medicine as an ER-Tech and Oregon EMT, complemented by advanced critical care and trauma certifications. Aiming to leverage progressive care expertise and emergency background in an emergency or critical care nursing role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Care Unit
Bay Area Hospital
02.2026 - Current
- Monitored patient conditions continuously to ensure stability and safety in care. and timely reassessment supported safe care across 3:1 RN-to-patient IMCU assignments. Including telemetry monitoring
- Early detection of neuro, cardiac, and respiratory changes guided prompt escalation and intervention.
- Administered continuous infusions of Lasix, Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Heparin, Diltiazem, LR, NS, and electrolyte replacements such as potassium and magnesium.
- Safe PRBC administration and reaction monitoring supporting transfusion care per facility guidelines.
- Rapid SBAR escalation and team collaboration supporting response to patient deterioration with ICU, RT, and hospitalist teams.
- Care for sepsis, DKA, GI bleeds, CHF/COPD exacerbations, post-operative patients, and trauma-adjacent cases supporting complex IMCU flow.
- Documented patient care activities in Epic to maintain accurate and organized records. kept orders and interdisciplinary communication organized and current.
- Monthly residency education, simulation labs, and competency evaluations strengthened prioritization, clinical judgment, safe delegation, and independent practice.
- Demonstrated increasing independence in prioritization, clinical judgment, and safe delegation in complex patient care settings.
Residential Counselor
Sequoia Mental Health Services
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Applied therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to stabilize clients during acute behavioral episodes, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness
- Supported clients with psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders in transitioning from correctional and homeless systems to promote stability and recovery
- Administered medications and monitored side effects under advanced practice provider supervision to ensure client safety and adherence
Telemetry Technician
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored cardiac rhythms across multiple units; identified arrhythmias and acute changes in real time, enabling timely interventions
- Interpreted and distributed telemetry strips to nursing and provider teams, facilitating prompt escalation of critical findings
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians on cardiac care plans, enhancing post-op monitoring and rapid response coordination
- Contributed to interdisciplinary communication during high-acuity events, reinforcing safe handoffs and continuity of care
ER Technician / Health Unit Coordinator
OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Facilitated cardiac triage during concurrent STEMI response; escalated EKG for rapid provider review
- Coordinated life flight transfers for trauma patients; relayed critical data to air ambulance teams to ensure timely interventions
- Assisted in emergency procedures including BVM ventilation, Lucas device compressions, and orthopedic splinting under conscious sedation
- Applied orthoglass splints and supported fracture realignment; ensured post-procedure stabilization with sling and ACE wrap
- Performed vital signs, phlebotomy, and patient preparation for imaging and transport in high-acuity settings
- Cross-trained as Health Unit Coordinator to enhance ER documentation, interdisciplinary communication, and streamline patient throughput
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Sumner College
Portland, OR01-2026
Senior Practicum - 120 Hours
Willamette Valley Medical Center, ER Level III
McMinnville, ORBachelor of Arts - French and Spanish Language & Literature
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12-2021
Skills
- Continuous cardiac monitoring
- Neuro Assessment & Stroke Screening
- Respiratory Failure Management
- Sepsis Recognition & Management
- EPIC EHR
- Drip management
- Emergency Response
- Crisis management
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- ACLS
BLS
PALS
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ACTN)
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) in progress
Oregon EMT - License number: 206273
Timeline
Intermediate Care Unit
Bay Area Hospital
02.2026 - Current
Residential Counselor
Sequoia Mental Health Services
04.2025 - 01.2026
Telemetry Technician
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
04.2024 - 11.2024
ER Technician / Health Unit Coordinator
OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Sumner College
Senior Practicum - 120 Hours
Willamette Valley Medical Center, ER Level III
Bachelor of Arts - French and Spanish Language & Literature
Western Illinois University