Minda Puente
Summary
Attentive and focused critical care registered nurse offering over 700 hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments and 7 years of emergency medical services. Successful in building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration, and health education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Saint David's Georgetown Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, ensuring accurate information sharing for improved patient management.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
Pediatric Transport EMS Office Manager/EMT-Basic
Pediatric Transport EMS
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Transported special needs children (trach and ventilator dependent) to and from medical appointments
- Cleaned and sanitized ambulance and supplies between calls
- Documented patient information, condition, and treatment while protecting confidentiality and rights
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
Bayou City EMS Dispatcher
Bayou City EMS
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs
- Communicated with individuals within inbound call center setting to complete dispatch support for EMS calls
- Scheduled patient transports according to priority and available equipment
- Identified locations and needs of callers to accurately send assistance
- Trained employees on triaging and dispatching procedures to properly handle daily calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
South University
Austin, TX12.2022
Houston Community College
Houston, TX01.2011
High School Diploma -
J. Frank Dobie
Houston, TX01.2007
Skills
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Emotional Support
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Time Management
- End of Life Care
- Ventilator Management
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Sedation Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Emergency Response
Certification
- EMT-B, 2011 to present
- BLS Training (CPR), 2021 to present
- ACLS Training, 2023 to present
- Multistate Registered Nurse License, License Number: 1102656 EXP: AUG 31, 2025
References
References available upon request.
activities
- Elected Class Representative 2022
- Elected Vice President for South University Student Nurse Association 2022
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Saint David's Georgetown Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Pediatric Transport EMS Office Manager/EMT-Basic
Pediatric Transport EMS
01.2012 - 01.2018
Bayou City EMS Dispatcher
Bayou City EMS
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
South University
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
J. Frank Dobie
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