Monica Sustaita
Aya Healthcare
Cicero,IL
2
Languages
2027
years of professional experience
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for ICU responsibilities. Proven ability to manage critical care patients with strong clinical skills in monitoring, ventilator management, and emergency response. Team player focused on collaborative patient care and achieving optimal outcomes. Adaptable to dynamic environments, ensuring consistent high standards in patient safety and care.
Work History
ICU Travel Nurse
2 Years 2 Months- Monitored hemodynamic data, vital signs, and cardiac rhythms to ensure patient stability and timely interventions.
- Managed mechanical ventilators, arterial lines, central venous catheters, and high-alert continuous IV drips.
- Communicated closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Maintain accurate, real-time electronic health records (EHR) of intensive therapies and patient progress
- Administered critical care treatments and medications to patients in high-acuity environments.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
Staff Nurse, SICU
- Assisted in developing patient care plans, adapting to individual needs and preferences for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and self-care practices.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered critical care interventions in high-acuity situations to stabilize patient conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and implemented nursing protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Nurse
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, improving workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction rates.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans, adapting to individual needs and preferences for optimal outcomes.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
- Capstone Project: Trauma-Informed Care in Acute Settings – Researched, designed, and presented evidence-based training for staff to improve patient outcomes and minimize healthcare-induced re-traumatization.
- 3.75 GPA
Skills
Patient-centered care
Hemodynamic monitoring
Cardiac life support
Medication administration
Patient education
Adaptability
Vitals monitoring
Emergency interventions
Clinical judgment
Critical interventions
Problem-solving
Flexibility
Ethical practice
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
ICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2024 - 08.2026Read More
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University of Chicago Medical Center
2022 - 2024Read More
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Loyola Medical Center
2020 - 2022Read More
Benedictine University
Master of Science from Nursing Education
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