Stephanie Bermudez
Mount Juliet,TN
Summary
Dedicated Burn ICU RN at Skyline Medical Center, adept in burn wound management and providing compassionate care.
Prepared to bring experience in critical care nursing to dynamic team. Known for delivering exceptional patient care under pressure and contributing to positive patient outcomes. Recognized for strong team collaboration skills and adaptability in fast-paced settings, with focus on effective communication and critical thinking.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Burn ICU RN
Skyline Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical teams during skin grafting procedures to provide seamless perioperative support for patients requiring reconstructive surgeries after burn injuries.
- Upheld ethical nursing standards by advocating for patient rights, maintaining confidentiality, and practicing within personal scope and professional boundaries.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying signs of infection and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team for appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based burn care practices and closely monitoring progress.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication of treatment plans and progress updates throughout the duration of care.
- Educated patients on wound care management and post-discharge instructions to ensure smooth transitions from acute care settings to home or rehabilitation facilities.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing psychological distress related to their burn injuries, connecting them with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively communicating with other healthcare professionals, maintaining detailed documentation, and participating in interdisciplinary rounds.
- Advanced professional development as an RN by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars focused on burn care nursing techniques and research advancements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes through expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan development for complex burn injuries.
- Managed critical situations efficiently with rapid response skills during emergent events such as airway compromise or hemorrhage control procedures.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary research projects aimed at improving patient outcomes in the Burn ICU setting through evidence-based practice improvements.
Anesthesia Technician
St. Thomas West Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Maintained a high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico06-2018
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Burn dressing
- Skin graft care
- Fluid resuscitation
- Blood transfusion
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare team collaboration
- End-of-life care
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Wound care management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Affiliations
- American Red Cross
- World Central Kitchen
Timeline
Burn ICU RN
Skyline Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
St. Thomas West Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
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