Paola Vargas-Corbacho
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
Murray, UT
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
PCT
Intermountain Medical Center
Murray, UT
10.2015 - 09.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Prepare patients ready for surgeries as well as after surgeries.
CNA
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2009 - 05.2014
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Performed foley catheter insertions, setting up feeding tubes, tracheostomy care and PEG tube care, bowel care and more.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT06.2023
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT05.2020
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Active Listening
- Empathy-Compassion
- Fluent in Spanish
- Critical Thinking
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Relationship Building
- Medical assessment
- IV management
Education and Training
other,Salt Lake City, UT,other,Salt Lake City, UT
Contact
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
PCT
Intermountain Medical Center
10.2015 - 09.2023
CNA
University of Utah Hospital
08.2009 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Salt Lake City
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Salt Lake Community College