Paola Llamas Garcia

Bilingual nurse (RN) with over 6 years of direct patient care experience in both Critical Care and Med/Surg.
Aiming to strengthen my experience and knowledge at a hospital that values excellent nursing care.

EXPERIENCE
2014 - Present Promise Hospital San Diego, CA
ICU/ Med-Surg Staff Nurse
Currently work night shift in a 5 bed Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) ICU.
Review, implement and evaluate plan of care for 1-2 critically ill patients.
Conduct patient assessments, evaluation and documentation of patient progress.
Prioritization, critical thinking, use of judgment and evaluation of nursing activities.
Medication review and administration.
Perform the day to day duties of an ICU nurse which includes but is not limited to:
o Participation in code blues.
o Initiation, titration and management of multiple IV fluids (vasoactive meds, insulin, heparin
and morphine drips, etc.)
o Initiation and management of Nasogatric tubes, parenteral and enteral feedings.
o Central line blood draws and interpretation of lab results.
o Management arterial lines, central lines and peripheral lines.
o Ventilator management, ABG interpretation.
o Initiation and management Foley catheters.
o Wound care: dressing changes and managing wound-vacs.
o Blood products and blood transfusions
o Perform EKGs and interpret cardiac monitor strips.
o Assist physicians with bedside procedures.
o Maintain patient safety and hygiene.

2012 2013 Corpus St. Patrick Hospital Lake Charles, LA

ICU Staff Nurse
Currently work night shift in a 20 bed CCU/ICU.
Review, implement and evaluate plan of care for 1-3 critically ill patients.
Conduct patient assessments, evaluation and documentation of patient progress.
Prioritization, critical thinking, use of judgment and evaluation of nursing activities.
Medication review and administration.
Perform the day to day duties of an ICU nurse which includes but is not limited to:
o Participation in code blues.
o Initiation, titration and management of multiple IV fluids (vasoactive meds, insulin, heparin
and morphine drips, etc.)
o Hemodynamic monitoring.
o Initiation and management of Nasogatric tubes, parenteral and enteral feedings.
o Central line blood draws and interpretation of lab results.
o Management of S wan-Ganz lines, arterial lines, central lines and peripheral lines.
o Ventilator management, ABG interpretation and extubation.
o Initiation and management Foley catheters.
o Wound care: dressing changes and wound-vacs.
o Blood products and blood transfusions
o Management of chest tubes.
o Perform EKGs and interpret cardiac monitor strips.
o Assist physicians with bedside procedures.

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 2011 2012 Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital St. Croix, USVI
ICU Staff Nurse
Work in a 10 bed - ICU under the supervision of a senior staff nurse.
Performed the day to day nursing duties such as: nursing assessments, prioritization, critical thinking,
nursing judgment, and evaluation of nursing activities.
Performed nursing activities such as: start IVs, medication administration, participate in codes,
blood draws, patient education, suctioning, nasogastric tubes and discharge patients.
Manage multiple IV fluids, titrate drips, parenteral and enteral feedings.
Ventilator management.

2009 2011 Wasco Union Elementary School District Bakersfield, CA

District School Nurse
Oversee the health services of 5 schools with a school nurse to student ratio of 1:3,400.
Fulfill school mandates (i.e. hearing and vision testing, scoliosis screening, attending Individualized
Educational Plan (IEP) meetings and coordinating Section 504 plans).
Provide direct care for diabetic students.
Coordinate and implement community health fairs, clinics and workshops.
Provide primary and emergency medical care and counseling to staff and students.
Grant research and grant writing.
2002 2009 American Lung Association of CA Bakersfield, CA
Community Health Educator / Program Manager
Provide group trainings to children, parents, school and medical staff.
Develop, implement and evaluate community programs.
Conduct home visits (HVs). Majority of the HVs were conducted in Spanish.
Case management and referrals.
Maintain confidential records and document client progress.

Sept 2008 June 2009 Kern Medical Center Bakersfield, CA

Nurse Extern (During Nursing School)
Worked on the med-surgical floor and ICU with a nurse preceptor.
Conducted patient assessments, chart checks and document patient progress.
Medication review and administration under RN supervision.
Manage IV fluids, titrate drips, and parenteral feedings.
Reviewed and implemented plan of care for 1 to 5 patients.
Performed nursing activities (i.e blood draws, Foleys, suction, wound care, etc.)
Jan 1998- June 1998 Kern Medical Center Bakersfield, CA
Certified Medical Assistant
Vital signs: manual blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height and weight.
Translate for Spanish speaking patients.
Assist physicians with medical procedures.
Administer IM immunizations.

EDUCATION
2006 - 2009 California State University, Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA
Bachelors of Science in Nursing: Completed in June 2009.

1998 - 2003 California State University, Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA

Bachelor of Art in Psychology: Completed in June 2003.

1994-1998 East Bakersfield H.S. Bakersfield, CA

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 Received a High School Diploma in June 1998.

1998 Regional Occupation Center Bakersfield, CA

Certified Medical Assistant awarded.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient in Spanish and English.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Six years experience working in critical care and long term acute care settings as a Registered Nurse.
Team player, fast learner and possess strong work ethics.

REFERENCES:
Kona Yang, RN
ICU Nurse
Neurosurgical Trauma
@ Scripps La Jolla Hospital
5440 Baltimore Dr. #146
La Mesa, CA. 91942
651-231-4904
Konayang@gmail.com
Michael Hanlon, RN Todd Halford, RT
House Supervisor Kindred Hospital
@ Promise Hospital 3938 Arizona St #2
3032 Martindale Ct. San Diego, CA. 92101
San Diego, CA. 92123 619-822-5218
619-719-6001 toddrt02@aol.com
Rnmdh07@gmail.com

Minnie Yumo, RN
ICU & Charge RN
@ Promise & Sharp Hospitals
11403 Calle Simpson
El Cajon, CA. 92019
619-248-1625
yumol@cox.net

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