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Zachary Duarte

Alachua,FL

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with 3.5 years CVICU experience at North Florida Regional Medical Center, skilled in advanced cardiovascular life support and proficient with CRRT, IABP, impella and post-op open/transcath heart management. Recognized for delivering exceptional patient care and fostering effective communication with families and medical staff, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-acuity settings. Hoping to learn much more about my department in different settings while I am traveling and meet new amazing peers.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, CVICU

North Florida Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
  • Delivered quality care to diverse population while overseeing CVICU specific devices(CRRT, IABP, IMPELLA, TVP, Swanz-ganz, A-line, CVL, PICCs, etc. )
  • Performed patient care for ECMO, CABG, transcath/open Valve replacement, VATs, EVAR, CEA and PCI surgical patients and assisted nurses with proning and/or settling high acuity type patients.
  • Management of multiple titratable drips required in CVICU setting.
  • Assessment for declining status and vitals using continuous cardiac monitoring, SIRS criteria, NIHSS, Braden scale, Fall risk, GCS, CAM, etc.
  • Documenting treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered.
  • Organization of patient charts, medications required for each patient and time spent in rooms
  • Delegation of assistance, treatments and diagnostic testing needed from practitioners, nurses, therapists and assistants.
  • Effective therapeutic communication used with patients, families and medical staff when needed.

Patient Transporter, Radiology

Coral Gables Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Transported patients to all different types radiology procedures and surgeries from all hospital departments.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
  • Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
  • Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
  • Communicated with patients, family members and healthcare staff to coordinate transportation schedules.
  • Assisted patients in using oxygen tanks and other medical equipment to manage smooth transition from hospital to designated location.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
04.2021

Skills

  • CVICU and critical care
  • EHR Proficient[EXPANSE-Meditech]
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Education
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient Assessment
  • Chest tube and cental/peripheral line management
  • Foley, IV, NG/OG tube placement
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Basic Life Support
  • CRRT, TTM, TVP, Impella, Baxter/Alaris/kangaroo pump, Edwards Vigileo/FloTrac, Vamp A-line device proficient

Timeline

Registered Nurse, CVICU

North Florida Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - Current

Patient Transporter, Radiology

Coral Gables Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2020

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Santa Fe College