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Yesika Amador-segovia

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Hardworking and skilled Critical Care Nurse bringing proven skills in managing needs of patients with concerns such as emergency care, trauma, wounds, copd, sepsis, htn, vaccinations respiratory failure , influenza, mental illness, andi have worked as a burn trauma nurse, have worked in the Er, and currently work I’m ICU. . Supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Critical Care

St Rose Siena Hospital
Henderson, NV
02.2016 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Documented work in System and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
  • Assisted patients initially and every Timeframe to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
  • Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.

RN, Critical Care

Spring Valley Hospital
Las Vegas , NV
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.

Helped with covid overflow patients

  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

RN Staff Nurse

Reliable Healthcare
Las Vegas, NV
03.2014 - 02.2017
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.

RN, Critical Care Burn/trauma

UMC Hospital
Las Vegas , NV
09.2009 - 10.2016
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Documented work in System and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
  • Assisted patients initially and every Timeframe to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
  • Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Education

Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
06.2009

Skills

  • Life-Sustaining Machines
  • OSHA Safety Expertise
  • Medical Histories and Assessments
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Family Advocacy
  • Blood Transfusion Administration
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Taking Vitals
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Emergency Interventions
  • HIPAA Education
  • Pulmonary Assessments
  • Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
  • Chest Tubes
  • Shock Symptom Identification
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration
  • Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
  • Task and Work Prioritization
  • Medical Device Monitoring
  • Critical Care Assessments
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Pain Management
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Quality Improvement Activities
  • Operational Procedures
  • Patient Discharging
  • Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Cardiovascular Intensive Care
  • Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge
  • Post-Mortem Care
  • Heart Failure
  • Electronic Charting
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cerebrovascular Accidents
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Operational Standards
  • Work Assignments
  • Standards Administration
  • Mechanical Ventilators
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Issue Assessment and Monitoring
  • Tracheotomy Equipment
  • Temporary Pacemakers
  • Central Line Placement
  • Needs Assessment
  • Daily Audits
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Patient Coping Mechanisms
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Neurological Assessments
  • Equipment Care
  • Complex Information Interpretation
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Client Service and Engagement
  • PICC Lines
  • Administering Medicines
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Nutrition and Nourishment Issues
  • Specialized Care
  • Intervention Recommendations
  • Creative Thinking
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Hygiene Support
  • Record Updating
  • Disease Processes
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Patient Data Management Systems

Accomplishments

  • Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to several patients in emergency environment.
  • Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.

Certification

  • acls/bls Training - Timeframe
  • critical care , Company Name - Timeframe
  • Former burn icu certified and tncc certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

RN, Critical Care

Spring Valley Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2020

RN, Critical Care

St Rose Siena Hospital
02.2016 - Current

RN Staff Nurse

Reliable Healthcare
03.2014 - 02.2017

RN, Critical Care Burn/trauma

UMC Hospital
09.2009 - 10.2016

Community College of Southern Nevada
Yesika Amador-segovia