MIGUEL J. ARGUELLES
Valencia
Summary
Critical care registered nurse with over 23 years of critical care experience in a high-acuity tertiary care environment. Extensive leadership experience as a relief charge/resource nurse and Rapid Response nurse. Proven educator with strong involvement in clinical instruction, simulation-based training, and competency development. Committed to student-centered teaching, evidence-based practice, and preparing future nurses for complex clinical environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Staff Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse / Rapid Response Nurse
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Mission Hills, CA
09.2006 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care in high-acuity ICU at Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center.
- Serve as relief charge/resource nurse coordinating staffing, patient flow, and unit operations
- Function as Rapid Response Nurse managing acute clinical deterioration events hospital-wide
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, time-sensitive critical care
- Guided nursing staff in clinical decision-making prioritization and professional development initiatives.
- TEACHING & CLINICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
- Mentored nursing students, new graduate nurses, and clinical fellows in ICU practice to enhance clinical competencies.
- Instructor in Post-Operative Cardiothoracic training program: Hemodynamic monitoring
- Vasoactive medication management
- Contributor to ICU competency training and simulation-based education: Mock code blue scenarios
- Pacemaker management
- Massive transfusion protocol (MTP)
- Provide hands-on instruction in advanced cardiac life support equipment: ZOLL defibrillator operation
- Synchronized cardioversion
- Transcutaneous pacing
- Train and mentor Rapid Response nurses in emergency assessment and intervention
- Support development of new charge nurses in leadership, clinical judgment, and workflow management
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Antelope Valley Hospital
Lancaster, CA
01.2002 - 09.2006
- Oversaw patient care plans and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses and provided training on advanced monitoring techniques and patient assessments.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and quality of care in progressive settings.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, developed individualized care strategies, and monitored patient progress effectively.
Surgical Technologist
Antelope Valley Hospital
Lancaster, CA
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Scrub instruments and equipment to maintain sterile environment before surgical procedures.
- Assist surgeons by providing necessary tools and anticipating needs during operations.
- Prepare operating room by ensuring all supplies and instruments are readily available and functioning.
- Follow protocols for patient positioning and safety measures during surgical interventions.
Surgical Scrub Technician
U.S. Air Force & Civilian Practice
Maxwell AFB, Montgomery Al
08.1995 - 02.1999
- Assisted in a wide range of surgical procedures while maintaining sterile technique
- Supported surgical teams in high-acuity operative environments
- Train new staff on proper surgical techniques, instrument handling, and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Pasadena, CAAssociate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CAAssociate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, ALSkills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Rapid Response & Emergency Intervention
- Clinical Leadership
- Nursing Education & Preceptorship
- Simulation-Based Training
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Practice
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing
- Issued: 2002
- Expires: December 2026
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse), June 2008 - December 2027
- CSC (Cardiac Surgery Certification), October 2010 - February 2027
Affiliations
Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), 2018 - Present
SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
- Ongoing participation in ICU staff education and annual competency development
- Contribution to simulation-based training initiatives (code blue, MTP, pacemaker competency)
- Mentorship of nursing staff, students, and fellows to support professional growth
- Informal leadership in fostering teamwork and high-reliability patient care practices
Timeline
ICU Staff Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse / Rapid Response Nurse
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
09.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Antelope Valley Hospital
01.2002 - 09.2006
Surgical Technologist
Antelope Valley Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2002
Surgical Scrub Technician
U.S. Air Force & Civilian Practice
08.1995 - 02.1999
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Community College of the Air Force