Ofelia Rodriguez
Halifax,NS
Summary
Passionate critical care nurse who is eager to contribute to team success through hard work, communication, and excellent empathetic, patient-centered care. Keen to apply my strong communication and leadership skills within the ICU. I am seasoned in employing constant positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional patient care. Motivated to learn, grow and excel within the ICU through hard work, determination and self-reflection.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5.2 Medical Surgical Neuro ICU
Halifax Infirmary
Halifax, Nova Scotia
11.2023 - Current
- Care and maintenance of patients who are being mechanically ventilated, including endotracheal and tracheostomy care.
- Experience with initiation and titration of vasopressors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and therapies provided to patients.
- Provided emotional support to family members through difficult times associated with life-threatening diagnoses.
- Care and maintenance of patients with EVD drains.
- Conducting and interpreting 12-lead EKGs.
- Code management experience.
- Gained experience with blood draws from open and closed arterial lines.
- Cared for patients following NDD and DCD organ donation protocol.
6.2 Cardiology Telemetry Unit
Halifax Infirmary
Halifax, NS
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Becoming proficient in prepping patients for procedures, including dye tests, TAVIs, pacemaker insertions, and the operating room.
- Caring for patients post procedures and relaying proper education.
- Telemetry trained, and treating patients with a range of arrhythmias such as heart blocks, and atrial fibrillation.
- Caring for patients with a range of diagnoses, such as NSTEMI, syncope, and congestive heart failure.
- Administering cardiac-specific intravenous medications following proper monitoring and protocol.
- Always informing my patient in changes to their plan of care, and answering questions that are within my scope of practice.
Medical Teaching Unit
Halifax Infirmary
Halifax, NS
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Prioritization on a daily basis depending on severity in acuity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide the best patient care possible.
- Advocating for my patients, always keeping in mind their goals and wishes.
- Became proficient in hanging a variety of blood products, vac dressing changes, initiation and titration of IVIG, and peritoneal dialysis.
- Treating patients with a range of conditions such as acute kidney injuries, congestive heart failure, cystic fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, bacteremia and many more.
- Fostering trust between the patient and myself
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2021
Skills
- Effective and compassionate communication
- Teamwork mindset
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Compassionate and understanding
- Strong interpersonal and decision making skills
- Reliable with strong work ethic
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Culturally sensitive and aware
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt in new environments
- Detailed orientated
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (2021-active)
- Critical Care Nursing Program certification (Nov. 2023)
- ALS Trained
- Telemetry trained
Timeline
5.2 Medical Surgical Neuro ICU
Halifax Infirmary
11.2023 - Current
6.2 Cardiology Telemetry Unit
Halifax Infirmary
06.2022 - 09.2023
Medical Teaching Unit
Halifax Infirmary
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Licensed Registered Nurse (2021-active)
- Critical Care Nursing Program certification (Nov. 2023)
- ALS Trained
- Telemetry trained
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
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