Jerika Zayas Miranda
Salinas
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking registered nurse with thirteen years of experience. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborates well with others building good interpersonal relationships and team work.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ICU
Pavía
Caguas
12.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care by facilitating family meetings and providing support during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Hima San Pablo
Caguas
08.2013 - 08.2023
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- ER, telemetry and ICU experience.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses using five level triage.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Registered Nurse
Hospital Menonita
Cayey
04.2010 - 08.2013
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Guayama, P.R. 06.2010
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Examination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Decision Making
- Accurate Documentation
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Critical Care
- Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish
- Vein catheterization
- NGT/OGT, foley insertion and care
- Mechanical ventilation patient care
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
RN, ICU
Pavía
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hima San Pablo
08.2013 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Hospital Menonita
04.2010 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
- BLS
- ACLS
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