Yasmin Barrera
Oxon Hill,US
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
08.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Reduced patient readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members, facilitating their integration into our fast-paced Cardiac Progressive Care Unit environment while enhancing overall team proficiency levels.
- Utilized advanced critical thinking skills to promptly identify early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, initiating appropriate interventions to prevent adverse outcomes.
- Expanded clinical knowledge base by attending continuing education courses focused on advancements in cardiac nursing practice.
Registered Nurse
Virginia Heart
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Perform Anti-coagulation therapy management
- In office and telephone triage
- Authorized prescription refills according to policy under supervision of a physician
- Main point of escalation for other staff members such as MA's, MPN's, Cardiac technicians
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA06.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Discharge
- Documentation and Charting on EPIC
- Direct Patient Care
- Precepting
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Chest pain management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Telemetry Interpretation
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse: Compact License Number R264011
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- 03/2026
- Basic Life Support- 05/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Virginia Heart
05.2021 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
- Licensed Registered Nurse: Compact License Number R264011
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- 03/2026
- Basic Life Support- 05/2026
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