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Renee Gabrielle Dela Cruz

Tustin,CA

Summary

Highly skilled and motivated Critical Care Registered Nurse with two years of dedicated experience in a high-acuity Neuro-Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Proven ability to manage complex, rapidly evolving patient conditions with clinical precision, critical thinking, and calmness under pressure. Demonstrates expertise in managing post-operative neurosurgical patients, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, cerebrovascular events, and multi-system complications requiring intensive monitoring. Recognized for strong communication, patient advocacy, and team collaboration. Committed to high-quality and safe patient care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
Newport Beach, California
07.2023 - Current
  • Provides specialized nursing care to neurological and neurosurgical patients requiring advanced intervention, including the management of external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, and monitoring intracranial pressures.
  • Oversaw the management of mechanical ventilators, continuous renal replacement therapy, and hemodynamic devices.
  • Administers emergency resuscitative measures when necessary, according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
  • Assists in emergency procedures, such as rapid sequence intubation, ensuring a prompt response to patient needs.
  • Mentored and trained new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
  • Maintains accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times, and dosages prescribed by physicians.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized care plans.

Float Pool Patient Care Assistant

Hoag Memorial Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Accurately obtained and recorded vital signs, intake, output, height, and weight for patients in medical-surgical overflow, oncology, mother-baby, gynecology, urology, medical pulmonary, and sub-ICU.
  • Adheres to infection control protocols and maintains a safe, clean patient environment.
  • Safely assisted with patient transportation, activities of daily living, comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs.

Barista

Lollicup
Irvine, CA
10.2019 - 09.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service to the public while professionally proposing solutions to customer concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Anaheim, CA
04.2023

Skills

  • Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certified
  • CRRT certified
  • Proficient in Epic EHR documentation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
07.2023 - Current

Float Pool Patient Care Assistant

Hoag Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2023

Barista

Lollicup
10.2019 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University