Maria Cristina Bacareza
Howey-in-the-Hills,FL
Summary
Compassionate critical care professional with deep experience in intensive care, hemodynamic monitoring, and emergency intervention. Trusted for clinical judgment, mentorship, and adaptability in fast-paced settings. Committed to high-quality outcomes, family support, and continuous improvement.
Overview
3
3
Languages
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Tavares, FL
07.2026 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Registered Nurse
Jamaica Hospital Medica Hospital
Jamaica, NY
04.2006 - 09.2026
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Monitored hemodynamic status and responded to rapid patient condition changes in critical care settings.
- Titrated vasoactive infusions and managed ventilator-related care per ICU protocols and physician orders.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans with intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and nursing staff.
- Assessed neurological, cardiac, and respiratory status to identify deterioration and initiate timely interventions.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and response trends accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated families on critical care procedures, prognosis updates, and discharge preparation needs.
- Mentored bedside nurses on ICU best practices, emergency response, and equipment utilization.
- Evaluated unit workflows and recommended process improvements to strengthen patient safety and care consistency.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients toward recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL05.2028
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Name University
Bohol, Philippines04.2005
Skills
- ICU experience
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Intravenous therapy
- Preceptor recognition
- CARE award
- CARE awardee 2025
- Critical care protocols
Accomplishments
- Author of “Precepting In Surgical Trauma ICU,” published for AACN Beacon Award application- Gold Award received.
- Founder of DreamFinders Scholarship Program- Maribojoc, Bohol, Philippines.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Cebuano
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
07.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jamaica Hospital Medica Hospital
04.2006 - 09.2026
Master of Science - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Name University