Paul Garrido
Lewiston,ME
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care and advanced cardiac, hemodynamic, and respiratory management. Proven ability to advocate for patient safety while demonstrating strong critical thinking and effective communication skills. Committed to continuous learning and education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Maine Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Proficient in insertion assistance, management, and monitoring of arterial lines, central lines, and pulmonary artery catheters for accurate hemodynamic monitoring and interpreting of hemodynamic data.
- Administration, management, and titration of critical medications including vasopressors, inotropes, antihypertensives, anticoagulations, neuromuscular blockers, analgesia, sedation, and blood.
- Management of patients with invasive respiratory interventions including BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, inhaled nitric oxide therapy, CADD pumps for pulmonary hypertension, trach management, bronchoscopes, rapid sequence intubations, ventilator management, ECMO initiation, proning patients, etc.
- Advanced cardiac device management including Transvenous and Epicardial Pacing, LVADs, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and Impella devices.
- Initiation and management of post-cardiac arrest therapeutic temperature management with advanced hemodynamic and neurologic monitoring including EEG management, bispectral index monitoring, and pupillometry.
- Initiation and management of advanced renal therapies including continuous renal replacement therapy for hemofiltration, hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and volume management.
- Basic nursing management of chest tubes, foleys, continuous bladder irrigation, wound vacuums, wound drains, wound care, peripheral IV insertion, orogastric and nasogastric tube insertion/suction/feeding, etc.
- Management of critically ill patients varying from cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, myocardial infarctions, heart failure, kidney failure, septic shock, hemorrhagic and hypovolemic shock, cardiomyopathies, ARDS, device failure, and all other patients who are hemodynamically unstable with an airway, breathing, or circulatory origin.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
MaineHealth Emergency Medical Services
09.2019 - Current
- Provide immediate patient assessment and triage, provide basic and advanced life support, and stabilization for patients experiencing medical emergencies.
- Respond to multiple environments (public areas, homes, motor vehicle accidents, forested areas, water environments, etc) and prioritize patient safety and effective communication and team work utilizing resources, communication, and teamwork.
- Administer intravenous fluids, medications, and advanced airway management techniques to support vital functions.
- Collaborate with emergency management teams including fire departments, police departments, search and rescue teams, and hospital emergency teams.
- Maintain and operate emergency medical equipment, inventory and check emergency medical supplies and medications and all other necessary functions of an ambulance.
- Accurately record patient care reports and convey critical information to hospital teams for continuity of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME06-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maine College of Health Professions
Lewiston, ME04-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME05-2011
Skills
- Critical thinking and application
- Comprehensive assessment and documentation
- Effective communication and resource management
- Safe operations in high-pressure environments
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Ability to advocate for patient needs and safety
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Ability to effectively communicate with special patient populations
- Strong focus on patient family engagement and safety education
Certification
- Basic Life Support (February 2025)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (October 2024)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (March 2025)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (March 2025)
- Basic Emergency Medical Technician (May 2018)
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (January 2020)
- Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician (June 2025)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Maine Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
MaineHealth Emergency Medical Services
09.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Southern Maine Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maine College of Health Professions
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Southern Maine Community College
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