MONICA MEDRANO
Lafayette,CO
Summary
BSN-prepared RN and Marine Corps veteran with Emergency Department, Med-Surg/Step-Down, and urgent care experience. Skilled in triage, IVs, EKGs, splinting, and acute care. TNCC, ACLS, and BLS certified. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
BOULDER MEDICAL CENTER — URGENT CARE
02.2026 - Current
- Care for patients with acute illnesses and injuries; monitor conditions and communicate changes to providers.
- Perform patient triage, assessment, and prioritization in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications, injections, and treatments under provider orders.
- Perform IV insertion/therapy, 12-lead EKGs, and splinting/immobilization.
- Performed wound care, splinting, and minor procedure support in urgent care.
- Collected vital signs, histories, and symptom details for acute patient assessments.
- Provide patient education and discharge instructions while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Educated patients on discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER — MED-SURG/STEP-DOWN UNIT
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided direct nursing care in a Med-Surg/Step-Down setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Performed assessments, medication administration, documentation, and patient education.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored changes during Med Surg shifts.
- Monitored for changes in condition and communicated findings to providers and nursing team.
- Managed multiple patients while prioritizing safety and timely interventions.
- Inserted and managed nasogastric (NG) tube for patient nutrition and medication administration.
- Performed Foley catheter insertion and provided urinary catheter care to maintain patient hygiene.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
Patient Sitter
PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER — EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted clinical staff during emergency responses by providing chest compressions during cardiac arrests to support patient resuscitation efforts.
- Monitored emergency department patients for safety and behavioral changes to mitigate risks and ensure patient well-being.
- Maintained close observation of confused, fall-risk, and suicidal patients.
- Provided continuous observation and safety monitoring for ED patients.
- Reported changes in patient condition or behavior to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions and enhance patient care.
Direct Support Professional
KARUNA CARE SERVICES
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided direct care and support to adults with disabilities while promoting safety and independence.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team members to support client care plans.
- Supported clients with daily living tasks, promoting autonomy and self-sufficiency at Karuna Care Services.
- Monitored client safety, promptly reporting concerns to ensure well-being and adherence to care standards.
- Responded calmly to behavior changes and de-escalated tense situations.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Facilitated social interactions among participants, enhancing community engagement and peer relationships.
Combat Engineer
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Operated explosives and specialized equipment under demanding, high-pressure environments to ensure mission success.
- Performed construction, demolition, route clearance, and obstacle reduction operations while following strict safety procedures.
- Trained and supported fellow Marines by ensuring accountability for equipment and mission requirements.
- Developed leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, situational awareness, and decision-making skills.
- Utilized Global Combat Support System (GCSS) for logistics and inventory management tasks.
- Managed multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Coordinated travel logistics by arranging itineraries and accommodations, facilitating seamless personnel movement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO01-2024
Associate Degree -
Northeast Lakeview College
San Antonio, TX01-2021
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Triage
- Patient triage management
- Acute Care
- Medication Administration
- IV Insertion
- IV Therapy
- Intravenous therapy
- 12-Lead EKGs
- Vital signs assessment
- Wound care
- Splinting
- EKG interpretation
- Patient Safety
- Fluent in Spanish and English
Certification
TNCC | ACLS | BLS — American Heart Association
LANGUAGES & AWARDS
English — Fluent | Spanish — Fluent | Honor Society | Meritorious Mast
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
BOULDER MEDICAL CENTER — URGENT CARE
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER — MED-SURG/STEP-DOWN UNIT
06.2025 - 01.2026
Patient Sitter
PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER — EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
02.2025 - 05.2025
Direct Support Professional
KARUNA CARE SERVICES
09.2022 - 12.2023
Combat Engineer
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
09.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Associate Degree -
Northeast Lakeview College