Hailey Arca, RN, BSN
Orange
Summary
Highly-motivated RN with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical ICU Registered Nurse II
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
Orange
04.2022 - Current
- Co-lead nurse of a busy 30-bed medical, surgical ICU
- Manage critical care of high-acuity patients with multi-system organ failure, sepsis, ARDS, and post-cardiac arrest with hemodynamic support
- Manage continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) via Tablo machines, including setup and troubleshooting
- Care for patients with Impella devices, ensuring proper insertion site management and hemodynamic monitoring, in collaboration with cardiology
- Administer multiple high-risk vasoactive infusions while maintaining tight hemodynamic parameters for high-acuity patients
- Manage code blue and emergent situations, applying ACLS protocols, and communicating critical changes to physicians
- Precept new ICU nurses and float staff on high-acuity protocols as a resource nurse
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, and respiratory therapists during interdisciplinary rounds to ensure continuity of care
Volunteer RN
Osborne Head And Neck Institute
Los Angeles
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions and discharges efficiently
- Assisted CRNAs during intubation and extubation
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight
- Documented patient assessments and interventions
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging health situations
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse I
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered exceptional care to critically ill patients in the Surgical-Trauma ICU
- Ensured high-quality care through diligent monitoring and assessment of complex injuries and surgeries
- Managed vasoactive medications, drips, and intravenous fluids to support critical patient needs
- Monitored telemetry and responded swiftly to emergent, life-saving situations
- Followed physician orders and reported significant changes in patient condition
- Educated patients and families while providing compassionate support
Volunteer RN
OC Fair COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Costa Mesa
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated COVID-19 vaccination site, facilitating efficient vaccine distribution
- Conducted patient screenings and assessments
- Reconstituted and administered vaccines per CDC guidelines
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records and vaccination registry
- Ensured compliance with state, federal, and organizational policies
- Reinforced public health guidelines to promote community safety
Registered Nurse/Clinical Lead
Moreno Valley Family Health Center
Moreno Valley
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Led clinical operations as Clinical Lead RN, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery
- Supervised Medical Assistants and optimized back office workflow for efficiency
- Administered immunizations and managed medication protocols effectively
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans
- Ensured timely and accurate completion of clinical logs
- Charted observations and data regarding patients' clinical conditions and care
Volunteer RN
Risser Orthopedic Surgery Center
Pasadena
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Monitored vital signs and supported pre- and post-operative procedures
- Documented medication administration and assisted circulatory nurse with patient care
- Educated patients on effective pain management techniques and infection prevention strategies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA01.2020
Skills
- Adaptable in high stress situations
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Professional ethics
- Effective verbal communication
- Cooperative teamwork
- High-quality patient care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Written communication skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), CA
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Critical Care Nursing Certification (CCRN)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification of Completion
- Sigma Theta Tau Nurse Manager Certificate of Completion
- Botox Training/Dermal Filler Certificate of Completion
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau National Honors Society Member, 2018-2020
- Dean's Honor Awards, 2020
Timeline
Volunteer RN
Osborne Head And Neck Institute
08.2025 - 08.2025
Medical-Surgical ICU Registered Nurse II
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Volunteer RN
OC Fair COVID-19 Vaccination Site
07.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse/Clinical Lead
Moreno Valley Family Health Center
05.2021 - 06.2021
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse I
Riverside Community Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
Volunteer RN
Risser Orthopedic Surgery Center
04.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University