NORA PENA RN-BSN
Galveston,TX
Summary
Looking to join a respectable and reputable Hospital as part of their staff. Desires a challenging role as a nurse overseas, at a United States Naval Hospital. Multi-task-oriented, able to manage difficult daily tasks, very effective time and stress management skills. Strong leadership capabilities with emphasis on communication, and able to adapt to arising situations. Hardworking nurse committed to driving top-quality care. Patient-focused and compassionate caregiver with a culture sensitive background.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Pro Med Healthcare Services
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Trained response teams in emergency situations, to develop their strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
ICU Nurse
White Rock Medical Ctr Dallas (Krucial Staffing)
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Deployed to fully integrate into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), providing much needed support to the Nursing staff overburdened by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices in a functional 25 bed ICU.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
ICU Nurse
St. Luke's Health Pasadena (Krucial Staffing)
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Deployed to fully integrate into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), providing much needed support to the Nursing staff overburdened by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain optimal levels.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
ICU Nurse
Adventist Health Glendale (Lead Health Staff)
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Delivered outstanding patient care in the Covid-19 critical care units, totaling 80 beds, in response to the heavy Covid-19 outbreak in the area.
- Coordinated with Critical Care staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
ICU/CCU RN
Sharp Chula Vista (Trustaff)
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Specialized in treating critically ill patients in Medical ICU, and Surgical ICU.
- During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive care.
- Education and support to patients and their families during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
ICU RN
Cornerstone Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided care for 15 bed complex and acutely ill patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring, advance respiratory care, ventilator management, ventilator assistance, lumbar drain patient management, Continuous telemetry monitoring, care of post CABG surgery recovery and intravenous vasoactive medication administration.
- Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit.
Step Down/ Overflow RN
UTMB
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Assumed role as charge nurse on a 16 bed Progressive Unit while providing quality nursing care on a moderate acuity unit.
- Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population.
- Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit.
- A knowledgeable resource for Nurse Clinicians I or II.
MICU/CCU RN
UTMB
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Provided Care for patients mechanically ventilated.
- Maintained Hemodynamic Stabilization via IV drip medication, and calculation.
- Monitored and provided care for patients with newly placed Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), and patients status post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
Neuro/ Neurosurgery Department RN
UTMB
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Proficient in the assessment, nursing diagnosis, and management of many neurological disorders including trauma, brain injuries, stroke, seizures, tumors, headaches, infections, aneurysms, and any other neurological complexities.
ICU RN / Med-Surg RN / Wound Care RN
Cornerstone Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Experienced in IV Cardiac Drip calculations and administration, tapering of IV drip medications, and monitoring of patient's status.
- Experienced in Ventilation support, and stabilization, as well as ventilation maintenance for tracheostomy care and stabilization, endotracheal intubation maintenance and stabilization.
- Proficient in administering intravenous antibiotic therapy, intravenous blood drawing, as well as peripheral IV insertion and maintenance, PICC and Central Line maintenance, woundvac placement and maintenance, insertion and maintenance of a foley and flexiseal, trach care and PEG tube and J-tube maintenance.
- Treating wounds and multisystem conditions, providing advanced life support, and responding to life threatening situations.
Operations Assistant
Diggs Realty
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Perform marketing tasks to help sell and fill vacant rental properties.
EMT-B
Galveston EMS
02.2009 - 12.2009
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Provide emergency medical support to people who are injured or critically ill and transport them to a medical facility, if necessary.
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Hospital Unit Clerk
UTMB
01.2006 - 02.2008
- Provide daily support of a patient care unit through clerical support to health care team.
- Admitting and discharging of patients.
- Paging/calling Doctors, social workers, and Language assistants.
- Sending/taking lab work to lab dept., picking up blood, making patient's chart.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Arlington2016
Nursing
Galveston College
Galveston, Texas2014
Associate of Applied Science -
Galveston College
Galveston, EMS Texas2009
Skills
- Certified Spanish Proficient
- Certified Ultrasound PIV insertion
- Moderate Sedation Trained
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California Board of Nursing #RN95210014
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing #873185
- ACLS License, through American Heart Association
- BLS License, through American Heart Association
- EMT-Paramedic certificate, EMT-B
Languages
English and Spanish
Additional Information
- Humanitarian /Volunteer work, earthquake relief in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
- Humanitarian/Volunteer work in Honduras, with the "La Mochila Feliz" project (The Happy Backpack), which helps build schools and provides school supplies for the poor in rural third world countries.
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Pro Med Healthcare Services
08.2022 - 01.2024
ICU Nurse
White Rock Medical Ctr Dallas (Krucial Staffing)
01.2022 - 07.2022
ICU Nurse
St. Luke's Health Pasadena (Krucial Staffing)
06.2021 - 12.2021
ICU Nurse
Adventist Health Glendale (Lead Health Staff)
01.2021 - 05.2021
ICU/CCU RN
Sharp Chula Vista (Trustaff)
03.2020 - 12.2020
ICU RN
Cornerstone Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2020
Step Down/ Overflow RN
UTMB
10.2017 - 04.2019
MICU/CCU RN
UTMB
04.2017 - 10.2017
Neuro/ Neurosurgery Department RN
UTMB
04.2016 - 03.2017
ICU RN / Med-Surg RN / Wound Care RN
Cornerstone Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2016
Operations Assistant
Diggs Realty
01.2010 - 01.2015
EMT-B
Galveston EMS
02.2009 - 12.2009
Hospital Unit Clerk
UTMB
01.2006 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Nursing
Galveston College
Associate of Applied Science -
Galveston College
- Registered Nurse, California Board of Nursing #RN95210014
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing #873185
- ACLS License, through American Heart Association
- BLS License, through American Heart Association
- EMT-Paramedic certificate, EMT-B
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