Thomas Lares
San Antonio,TX
Summary
I'm looking for a full-time position where I can bring my clinical experience and knowledge to a fast-paced acute care setting. I take pride in being part of a team that works together to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality care. My background includes ICU nursing experience, particularly in the LRICU and MICU at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. With 1,536 beds, it's the 8th largest hospital in the state. Working there gave me the chance to care for some of the most critically ill patients. This role sharpened my critical thinking, taught me the importance of precise medication administration, and strengthened my ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals. I'm passionate about advocating for patients, fostering a supportive team environment, and using my nursing judgement to make timely decisions that positively impact patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
San Antonio, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in complex bedside procedures such as intubations, central line placements, arterial lines, chest tube insertions, and advanced wound care.
- Responded swiftly and effectively to life-threatening situations, including Code Blue and Rapid Response events, using advanced resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Exercised advanced nursing judgment to titrate life-saving medications, including vasopressors such as norepinephrine, vasopressin, and epinephrine, as well as administered critical agents like methylene blue, based on dynamic patient assessments and hemodynamic parameters in an intensive care setting.
- Performed thorough initial and ongoing assessments, prioritized patient care based on acuity, and closely monitored changes in condition, using tools like SBAR to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care.
- Managed mechanical ventilation, life support systems, and critical monitoring equipment with expertise and attention to detail.
- Facilitated ICU patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring a smooth transition of care, and thorough documentation.
- Supported end-of-life care decisions, and provided compassionate emotional support to families, respecting advance directives, and promoting patient dignity.
- Served as a preceptor and mentor for new nurses and students, offering training, guidance, and feedback on best practices in critical care.
- Actively pursued continuing education in critical care to remain current with evolving clinical practices and technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM12.2023
High School Diploma -
Salpointe Catholic High School
Tucson, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Life support operation
- Computer Skills
- EHR Proficiency (Meditech)
- Time management
- Task prioritization
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association, 07/2023
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Red Cross, 06/2024
- NIH Stroke Scale Training & Certification.
- Artic Sun Certification.
- Ultrasound-guided IV Placement Certification.
- CORTRAK Feeding Tube Placement Certification.
Capstone
- Memorial Medical Center- Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Worked along side my nurse preceptor in the pediatric intensive care unit.
- Collaborated patient care within an interprofessional team.
- Assessed patients upon admission.
- Documented all interventions and assessments using an EHR program.
- Performed interventions on pediatric patients such as: central line blood draws, NG tube feedings, nebulized air treatments, oral, IV, IM, and SQ medication administration, continuous fluid infusion, titration of sedation medications, and hourly vital and neurological checks.
- Provided comfort to patient and family members during invasive procedures.
Accomplishments
- Three-time DAISY Award Nominee
Recognized for excellence in compassionate, patient-center nursing care through multiple peer and patient nominations. - Eagle Scout - 2019
Earned recognition from the State of Arizona and achieved a National award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, for leading a team to achieve adding signage to a Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Created new revenue that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations. - College Athlete - 2019-2021
Collegially recognized football scholar athlete for 3 years. Captain of the Offensive line. - National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholarship Recipient - 2019
- Florence Nightingale Award- For nursing excellence and demonstrating commitment to service in the 2023 cohort.
- Runner up for the highest GPA in the 2023 cohort.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western New Mexico University
High School Diploma -
Salpointe Catholic High School
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