Raul Mancilla

• Support the needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care in specialties such as the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, and Critical Care Unit.
• Applied critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions in status post-CABG patients, post-cardiac arrest patients, and stroke patients.
• Coordinate and carry out physician and nursing orders.

• Implemented individualized care plans for patients who were on pressors, feeding tubes, and long-term ventilators.
• Advocated for patients needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to appropriate resources and services required for optimal recovery.
• Promoted infection control practices, resulting in decreased rates of hospital-acquired infections.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs. Taking care of patients such as status post CABG patients, post-surgical patients, and inpatient surgeries.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Delivered direct patient care in a busy 30-bed unit specializing in Trauma, Surgery, and Medicine patients. However, patient care was also provided to some neuro patients and cardiovascular patients.
• Worked with respiratory therapist, physical therapist, and pharmacist in providing successful outcomes for patients.
• Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.

Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces NM - ICU, (Level 4 Trauma)

• Optimized use of medical equipment such as cardiac monitors and ventilators to ensure appropriate monitoring and treatment delivery for critically ill patients.

Advocate Lutheran General, Park Ridge, IL - Neurology Critical Care, (Level 2 Trauma)

• Clinically responded to and cared for patients following a stroke or neurological trauma.
• Observed and monitored patients neurological status, including ICP and CPP values.

University Medical Center, El Paso, TX - Trauma Critical Care, (Level 1 Trauma)

• Developed proficiency in caring for patients who have experienced severe physical trauma.
• Managed direct medical care to patients needing medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure.

• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

• Present timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
• Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
• Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergencies during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.

• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing concise and informative handoff reports to incoming staff members.
• Prevented complications by closely monitoring postoperative patients for signs of infection, blood clots, or other issues arising after surgery.

• Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
• Severe as a mentor for both rotating students and new staff, providing training and guidance in best nursing practice while in the PACU.

• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.