ADRIANA NAVARRO
Monterey Park
Summary
Newly licensed Registered Nurse with 15 years of cardiovascular electrophysiology experience in a high-acuity academic medical center. BSN-prepared nurse with expertise in cardiac rhythm interpretation, pacemaker and ICD management, and critical care support across inpatient, procedural, and surgical environments. Demonstrated ability to recognize complex arrhythmias, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions. Committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while transitioning into a bedside RN role in critical care, telemetry, or emergency medicine. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Technologist
Keck Hospital of USC
Los Angeles, CA
08.2009 - Current
- Program and interrogate pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Provide cardiac device management support for patients in ICU, CTICU, telemetry units, and emergency department settings
- Assist physicians during electrophysiology procedures and cardiac device implantations in the operating room
- Recognize and interpret complex cardiac rhythms including ventricular arrhythmias, heart block, and device-mediated rhythms
- Educate patients and families on cardiac device care, remote monitoring systems, and post-procedure management
- Collaborate with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe patient care
- Train fellows, residents, and clinical staff in device interrogation and rhythm recognition
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA06-2025
Skills
- Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
- Pacemaker & ICD Programming
- Cardiac & Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Critical Care Support
- Patient Assessment
- Emergency Response Support
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Bilingual: English / Spanish
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of California | Active through Jan 2027
- Public Health Nurse, State of California | Active through Jan 2027
- BLS – American Heart Association | Exp. Oct 2027
- ACLS – American Heart Association | Exp. Nov 2027
- PALS – American Heart Association | Exp. Nov 2027
- LAFD Fire Safety Card | Exp. Aug 2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Technologist
Keck Hospital of USC
08.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Angeles College