ICU Nurse with a proven track record at John Muir Health, adept in advanced cardiac life support and demonstrating exceptional adaptability. Excelled in critical care, including post-cardiac arrest recovery and ventilator management, while fostering team collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Nurse
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, and geriatric ICU patients.
Taken on patients who required CRRT or ECOS.
Taken care of patients post code blue/cardiac arrest.
Titration of multiple drips including pressors and sedation medications
Therapeutic communications with patients and family who are in critical condition or starting comfort care.
Caregiver
Family Matters In-Home Care
09.2018 - 11.2020
Caring for a client with Lou Gehrig's Disease/ALS and a client with Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia
Providing stretches and range of motion exercises, basic care; assistance with elimination, oral and
skin hygiene, enteral feeding, taking vital signs
Supporting client’s respiratory needs through working and managing ventilators, suctioning, cough assistance, use of oxygen tanks and oxygen concentrators
Provide tracheostomy care
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
Milpitas Sport Center
06.2014 - 01.2019
In-water training and learned how to save injured or drowning victims
Ensured safety and security of all people either on the pool deck or in the pool.
Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Taught kids how to swim from levels of beginner – advanced
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA
12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
06-2018
Skills
Advanced cardiac life support
Adaptability and flexibility
Reliable and responsible
Team collaboration
EPIC Proficient
Timeline
ICU Nurse
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Family Matters In-Home Care
09.2018 - 11.2020
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
Milpitas Sport Center
06.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of California, Riverside
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