Paula Arancibia
Miami,FL
Summary
Accomplished ICU Charge Nurse with a proven track record at the University Of Miami Hospital and Clinics, showcasing expertise in hemodynamic monitoring and exceptional leadership in staff coordination. Excelled in mentoring new nurses, significantly enhancing team performance and patient care quality. Adaptable and adept at emergency management, consistently achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Charge Nurse
University Of Miami Hospital And Clinics
11.2021 - Current
- Mentored and trained new nurses, ensuring they were well-prepared to provide high-quality care in critical situations.
- Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
- Established effective working relationships with support staff, contributing to a cohesive team environment that prioritized patient safety and wellbeing.
- Promoted adherence to hospital policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards such as JCAHO requirements.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
University Of Miami Hospital And Clinics
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
- Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels while minimizing risk of barotrauma or lung injury.
- Reduced recovery time for surgical ICU patients by providing comprehensive post-operative care, including pain management and wound care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hialeah Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Cross Garden Care Center
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed strong interdisciplinary relationships for improved communication and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Quality Care Health
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Guillermo Gran Benavente Hospital
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to ICU patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Coyhaique Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ANDRES BELLO UNIVERSITY
CHILE02.2014
Skills
Seizure Management
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Vasoactive Medications
Tracheostomy Care
Central Line Care
Supervision
Emergency Management
Cardiac monitors
Staff Coordination
Coaching and Mentoring
Reliable and Responsible
Adaptable and Flexible
Task and Work Prioritization
Certification
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS,PALS, TELEMETRY, NIH STROKE.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
ICU Charge Nurse
University Of Miami Hospital And Clinics
11.2021 - Current
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
University Of Miami Hospital And Clinics
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hialeah Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Cross Garden Care Center
09.2019 - 06.2020
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Quality Care Health
10.2018 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Guillermo Gran Benavente Hospital
11.2014 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Coyhaique Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ANDRES BELLO UNIVERSITY
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