Michael Oliva
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with two years' experience in CICCU presenting high level of patient care using excellent clinical skills and sound judgement. Knowledgeable about EMR charting. Considered hardworking and team-oriented. Develop strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic and clear communication. Remain calm in emergency situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intermediate Critical Care Unit
University Medical Center
Lubbock, Texas
04.2017 - Current
- Care for patients in 32 bed unit with three to four patients per shift, supporting fellow nurses and nursing aids in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Manage patients with various medical conditions including heart rhythm disturbances, pacemakers, AICDs, stent placements, myocardial infarctions, and congestive heart failure requiring sound decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Monitor hemodynamics and titrate vasoactive medications according to vital signs and doctors' orders
- Responsible for recognizing life threatening EKG changes, starting IV lines, maintaining central lines, chest tubes, ventilators, and tracheostomy tubes
- Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care needs and prioritize treatment
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications, IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans
Medical Assistant
Rushland Park Surgicenter
Lubbock, Texas
10.2007 - 03.2017
- Facilitated patient intake for about 30 patients a day by obtaining medical history, including current medications, drug allergies, current symptoms, past medical history, and vital signs
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and physician's instructions to patients and their families
- Called in prescriptions to pharmacies
- Collected laboratory specimens, logged the specimens, and prepared them for testing
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept the rooms organized and clean
- Answered phone calls, scheduled office visits and tests, and arranged surgeries with surgical centers, prepared patient's admission and consent forms
Medical Clerical Assistant
Center for Pain Management
Lubbock, Texas
09.2004 - 09.2007
- Organized and completed approximately 30 patient charts per day three times a week with procedures notes and test results
- Answered phone calls and scheduled office visits and tests
- Scheduled 15-20 surgeries each week with surgical centers
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and greeting patients
- Scheduled follow-up or new office visits and MRI or CT scans with facilities
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
Education
BSN - Accelerated Second Degree BSN
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2008
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Organized
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Desire to learn
- Flexibility
- Strong clinical judgment
Additional Information
- CICCU Employee of the Month, March 2018 and April 2019
- The National Scholars Honor Society, 2008
- Psi Chi Honor Society, Psychology Honor Society, 2007 Induction
- President's Honor List, Fall 2003 and Fall 2008
- Dean's Honor List, Fall 2004 and Fall 2007
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Texas, June 2, 2016 - Present
- ACLS Certification, current through October 2019
- BLS Certification, current through October 2019
- PADI Rescue Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver 2008- Present
Publication
- Alan D. Kaye, MD, PhD, Charles J. Fox, MD, October 2010 Michael M. Oliva, et al., "The Importance of Training for Ultrasound Guidance in Central Vein Catheterization." Abstract. Submitted to Anesthesiology 2010.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intermediate Critical Care Unit
University Medical Center
04.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
Rushland Park Surgicenter
10.2007 - 03.2017
Medical Clerical Assistant
Center for Pain Management
09.2004 - 09.2007
BSN - Accelerated Second Degree BSN
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas Tech University
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