Mariana Nino Mendoza
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse situations. Skilled in management of patients with neurosurgical emergencies and cerebrovascular accidents. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Atrium Health
02.2022 - Current
- Comprehensive Stroke Unit at Level 1 Hospital
- Specialize in caring for patient that have suffered from strokes, both hemorrhagic and ischemic, traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors, status epilepticus, meningitis, Guillain Barre Syndrome, etc.
- Completing thorough neurological assessments to both conscious and unconscious patients using NIHSS and other neuro assessment skills.
- Vigilantly monitor their patients, watching for neurological decline and intervening as soon as possible.
- Manage drains directly in the brain including extraventricular drains (EVD)
- Measuring intracerebral pressure (ICP) with a bolt or EVD
- Managing emotional distress with family members
- Assisting in the end of life care
- Overseeing organ donation and procurement
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Nurse Assistant
Novant Health, Inc
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Supported quality care for patients with varied conditions, primarily with respiratory diseases.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Supported staffing needs by performing clerical and receptionist roles to facilitate the efficient operation and maintenance of the patient care area under the supervision of the health care team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC08.2023
Skills
- Proficient in EPIC, CERNER charting system
- Spanish proficiency
- Mobility Assistance
- Critical Care
- Wound and procedural site assessment and care
- Telemetry and Dysrhythmia interpretation and monitoring
- Chest tube, tracheostomy, G/J/PEG/NG tube, ostomy and Catheter assessment and care
- Pain and symptom management
- ADL Assistance
Timeline
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Atrium Health
02.2022 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Novant Health, Inc
05.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte