Patricia Rios
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
ICU nurse bringing 2+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to critical patients. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- Provided care to critically ill patients in multiple hospitals across multiple cities while upholding facility-specific standards of care
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments while consistently high-quality care delivery across various in-patient settings
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Methodist Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and renal failure.
- Managed care of patients on multiple devices, including ventilators and continuous renal replacement therapy while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
Registered Nurse, MICU
Methodist Hospital
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, IV medication titration, and device management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with metabolic emergencies, respiratory failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Methodist Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Michigan
Dearborn12.2019
Skills
- Epic and Meditech
- NxStage & Fresenius CRRT
- Impella, Swan-Ganz catheters, implantable pacemakers, airway management, interpreting EKGs
- Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish
Certification
- BSN - Registered Nurse | 01/31/2024 - 01/31/2026
- ALS - American Heart Association | 1/2024 - 1/2025
- BLS – American Heart Association | 4/2024 - 4/2025
- CRRT | 12/2022
- Pacemaker/Defibrillator | 2/13/2023
- Texas Health Steps – Hearing and Vision Screening | 09/2020 to 09/2025
- CITI – Human Research, Social and Behavioral Research, Practice-Based Research | 08/2020 to 08/2023
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Methodist Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, MICU
Methodist Hospital
12.2021 - 11.2022
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Methodist Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Michigan
- BSN - Registered Nurse | 01/31/2024 - 01/31/2026
- ALS - American Heart Association | 1/2024 - 1/2025
- BLS – American Heart Association | 4/2024 - 4/2025
- CRRT | 12/2022
- Pacemaker/Defibrillator | 2/13/2023
- Texas Health Steps – Hearing and Vision Screening | 09/2020 to 09/2025
- CITI – Human Research, Social and Behavioral Research, Practice-Based Research | 08/2020 to 08/2023
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