Margharita Gutierrez
Washington,DC
Summary
Highly motivated critical care nurse with 6 years of experience across various settings, including Level I and II trauma-SICU, MSICU, COVID ICU, neuro ICU, medical-surgical, and PCU. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care and developing individualized plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary medical teams. Known for adaptability and attention to detail, consistently upholding the highest standards of patient care. Dedicated to contributing to the mission of providing top-tier nursing support to George Washington Hospital.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Capital Region Health
11.2021 - Current
- Level II Trauma Center
- Contracted as a travel nurse and then transitioned to facilities internal agency. Multiple internal agency ICU contracts completed. Floated to IMC and ED to accommodate staffing needs.
- Monitored up to 3 critically ill patients in a 33 bed ICU. Provided high quality care to patients with conditions such as: neuro trauma, TBI, MVA, ARDS, multi-organ failure, CVA,respiratory distress, sepsis and more.
- Perform rapid patient assessments to prioritize and implement life-saving interventions, including advanced airway management, hemodynamic monitoring and administration of blood products
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Collaborated with multiple health care team to revise and develop treatment plans for epilepsy, stroke, and neuro trauma patients simultaneously.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
AdventHealth Altamonte
08.2021 - 10.2021
- COVID-19 ICU contract with Maxim Healthcare
- Monitored up to 2 critically ill patients diagnosed with COVID and managing complications such as ARDS, sepsis, multi-organ failure, DIC and more.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
07.2021 - 08.2021
- COVID-19 ICU contract with Advantis Medical
- Floated to multiple COVID-19 ICU units within the Baptist Health System
- Monitored up to 2 to 5 ill patients diagnosed with COVID and managing complications.
Traveling SICU Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- Contracted for emergency crisis contract in Trauma-SICU
- Monitored up to 3 critically-ill patients in a 40 bed ICU. Provided high quality care to level 1 trauma patients with conditions such as: neuro trauma, traumatic brain injuries, motor vehicle accidents, gun shout wounds, assault injuries, ARDS, multi-organ failure, respiratory distress, sepsis, and more.
- Train newly hired travel nurses, delivering education on trauma protocols, equipment, and best practices.
- Provide direct, comprehensive, and continuous care to critically injured patients in the Trauma ICU, utilizing advanced trauma life support skills and high-intensity monitoring.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and respiratory therapists, to deliver coordinated patient care in time-sensitive situations.
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Emergency crisis contract for MSICU and COVID ICU with Aya Healthcare
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Crisis response contract for MSICU and COVID ICU with Aya Healthcare. Floated to CCU and medical-surgical units.
- Experienced in caring for COVID patients with complications leading to ECMO.
- Experience in set up and monitoring life support devices, emergency procedures, cardiac monitoring, proning, vasopressor and sedation titration.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
ICU Staff Nurse
Adventist Health System
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Provide professional care and assistance to all-aged patients in a 36-bed unit Med-Neuro ICU.
- Completed a comprehensive nurse residency program focused on critical care and ICU protocols, gaining hands-on experience in high-acuity patient care.
- Developed core ICU nursing skills, including patient assessments, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and rapid response to patient deterioration.
- Administered medications, monitored patient reactions, and managed complex drips (e.g., vasopressors, sedatives) under the guidance of experienced ICU nurses and preceptors.
Education
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
Rasmussen College
Land O' Lakes, FL12.2018
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Epic, Cerner, and Meditech EMR
- Adaptability in High-Stress Situations
- Ventilator Management
- Critical Drips and Medications: vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics
- Advanced Airway Management
- ECG/EKG Interpretation
- Central Line and Arterial Line Care
- Point-of-Care Testing
- Wound and Pressure Ulcer Management:
- Blood Transfusion Protocols
- Physical assessment for potential or life-threatening changes
- External Ventricular Drain Management
- ICP Monitoring
- Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Massive blood transfusion protocol
- Chest tube management
- ABG, lab and ECG interpretation
- IV Application
- Brain death protocols with organ procurement process
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Emergency Procedures and Resuscitation team
- Training Junior Team Members
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse FL License #9503913 (MULTI-STATE)
- Registered Nurse DC License #500011489
- ACLS- Expires 01/2025
- BLS- Expires 10/2025
- CCRN (In Progress)
Affiliations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Capital Region Health
11.2021 - Current
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
AdventHealth Altamonte
08.2021 - 10.2021
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
07.2021 - 08.2021
Traveling SICU Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2021
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2020
ICU Staff Nurse
Adventist Health System
02.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
Rasmussen College
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