Veronica Montero
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Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 6+ years of acute care experience and more than 5 years of specialized expertise in Pediatric Cardiac ICU care. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills with the ability to recognize subtle changes in patient status, prioritize care, and respond effectively to rapidly changing clinical situations. Eager to advance my expertise and knowledge by pursuing higher education, and continuing to provide evidence-based and whole-person care for our children.
Work History
Pediatric Cardiac ICU - Patient Educator
3 Years 4 Months- Creates educational materials aimed at improving understanding and engagement among caregivers with low health literacy.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create evidence-based discharge protocols and patient discharge guidelines.
- Conducts audits of patient care practices to ensure compliance with hospital policy and procedures related to infection prevention and control.
- Reviews and updates educational resources regularly to maintain accuracy and relevance in information provided.
PEDIATRIC CTICU REGISTERED NURSE
2 Years 5 Months- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment in rapidly changing conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
1 Year 10 Months- Provided exceptional inpatient care to a diverse population of adult medical, surgical, step-down ICU, and telemetry-monitored patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information, and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to ensure care consistency.
- Trained in specialized wound care by our wound care team, to provide a higher level of care for patients with a variety of skin conditions or wounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Dean's List 2016 - 2019
- Cum Laude Graduate
Pre-Nursing
2014 - 2016
- Undergraduate Prerequisites Completion
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Certification
- California Registered Nurse License (RN)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Basic Arrhythmia Recognition & Training (BART)
- CLABSI Prevention Champion
Volunteer work
- Youth Sports First Responder 2024 - Current
- Cardiac Booth: Little Heart Warriors - 5K Run 2023, 2024
Projects
Pediatric Cardiac ICU - Nasogastric Tube Discharge Guideline
- Approved December 2025
References
Jennifer Newcombe, Cardiac Service Line Director
Loma Linda Children's Hospital
909-938-8181 | Jnewcomb@llu.edu
Aiko Lang, Discharge Planner
Loma Linda Children's Hospital
909-560-2456 | aliang@llu.edu
Ayana Smith, SW
Loma Linda Children's Hospital - Cardiac ICU
909-801-1960 | ayanasmithh@gmail.com