SELENA TEPEPA MEZA
Tampa,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ years in healthcare and 5+ years as an RN at a Level 1 Trauma Center/Magnet Hospital. Strong background in transplant/cardiac care, ICU-level interventions, and autonomous acute home-care delivery. Skilled in rapid assessment, patient education, interdisciplinary communication, and modern healthcare models.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Hospital at Home
Tampa General Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Provided hospital-level acute care inside the patient's home, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Perform EKGs, bladder scans, straight cath, lab work, RT treatments, CPT therapy, intravenous infusions and blood products.
- Independently assess, administer medications, and escalate early deterioration.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and transitions.
- Educated patients on self-care practices and management of chronic illnesses.
Registered Nurse - Transplant/Cardiac & COVID ICU
Tampa General Hospital
12.2020 - 07.2024
- Managed pre/post-transplant patients (Heart, Liver, Kidney, Lung, Pancreas).
- Titrated cardiac drips, monitored drug levels, and stabilized hemodynamics.
- Assisted with ventilators, sedation, paralytics, and invasive procedures.
- Delivered high-acuity care in COVID ICU team-nursing model.
Nurse Tech
Tampa General Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Obtained vitals, collected specimens, assisted with ADLs, mobility, and hygiene.
Bed File Specialist - CareComm Command Center
Tampa General Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed patient placement and real-time bed tracking across the hospital.
- Coordinated with ED, OR, EVS, transport, and nursing units to improve flow.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Pasco-Hernando State College
05-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
09-2020
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Patient Education
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Hospital-at-Home Delivery
- Spanish Fluency
- EMR Proficiency (Epic)
Certification
- RN (Florida)
- ACLS
- BLS
- VAD Certified
- Cardiac Telemetry Certified
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Personal Information
Title: RN - Acute Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Hospital at Home
Tampa General Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Transplant/Cardiac & COVID ICU
Tampa General Hospital
12.2020 - 07.2024
Bed File Specialist - CareComm Command Center
Tampa General Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2020
Nurse Tech
Tampa General Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Pasco-Hernando State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing