Shandel Quaranta
Los Alamitos,CA
Summary
Accomplished Emergency Room Registered Nurse with a proven track record at UCI Health, adept in delivering compassionate care and emergency interventions. Skilled in patient assessments, IV insertion, and advanced cardiovascular life support, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and communication abilities. Mentored new staff, enhancing team efficiency and patient outcomes in high-pressure settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UCI Health
11.2020 - Current
- Perform rapid and accurate patient triage based on severity of conditions, utilizing advanced assessment techniques to prioritize care in a high-pressure environment.
- Conduct comprehensive initial assessments, including vital signs, symptoms, and medical history, to formulate preliminary diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Deliver immediate and effective nursing interventions for a range of acute conditions including cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, and neurological issues.
- Initiate life-saving measures, such as CPR, airway management, and IV access, following ACLS and BLS protocols.
- Administer medications, and assist with emergency procedures like intubation, central line insertion, and defibrillation while monitoring patient for responses.
- Provide clear and compassionate communication with patients and families, offering support, education, and updates on medical status and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentor new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills to adapt quickly to changing patient conditions and make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in a fast-paced 26-bed trauma center.
- Teamed on multiple traumas and provided emergency interventions for cardiac arrests, strokes, myocardial infarctions, and respiratory emergencies.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2019
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Compassionate Care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- CPR/AED
- EKG Interpretation
- Cardiovascular Care
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UCI Health
11.2020 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
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