Staff Nurse, Pediatric Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care Unit
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Provides high-acuity care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents, handling some of the most complex and life-threatening cases in Southern California. Strengthened my training in ECMO, CRRT, VADs, advanced airway management, sedation, pain and sepsis management, neurological and hemodynamic monitoring, palliative and end-of-life care. Rotates between PICU and CTICU and continued to float to NICU.
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care Unit - Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA
(2023-08)
Provides high-acuity care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents, handling some of the most complex and life-threatening cases in Southern California. Strengthened my training in ECMO, CRRT, VADs, advanced airway management, sedation, pain and sepsis management, neurological and hemodynamic monitoring, palliative and end-of-life care. Rotates between PICU and CTICU and continued to float to NICU.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room - The Retina Partners - Los Angeles, CA
(2023-08)
Experienced OR nurse at specializing in IV line placement and procedural support in a high-volume ophthalmology setting. Skilled in pre-procedure assessment, establishing and maintaining intravenous access, and continuous patient monitoring to ensure safety and stability during retinal procedures. Collaborates closely with ophthalmologists and the surgical team while adhering to strict sterile technique, infection control standards, and accurate documentation.
Known for providing calm, patient-centered care and maintaining efficient procedural workflow.
Strike Nurse, Pediatric and Neonatal Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit - New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital - New York, NY
(2026-01 - 2026-03)
Supported a high-acuity pediatric CTICU and neonatal Cardiac ICU during a strike assignment, providing compassionate, detail-oriented care to critically ill congenital heart patients while quickly adapting to a new team and maintaining safe, effective management of complex post-operative cases. Most cases included ECMO and open chest patients. Trained to place ultrasound guided IVs.
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA
(2023-07 - 2024-08)
Provides critical care to infants, children, and adolescents with life-threatening conditions. Skilled in managing a wide range of neonatal and pediatric medical and surgical emergencies. Works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including pediatric intensivists, neonatologists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare specialists, to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care to young patients and their families.
Continued to volunteer in the Student Nurse Preceptorship Program to educate and encourage students in their final year of nursing school. Hired for PICU, but floated mostly to NICU.
Senior Staff Nurse, NICU/PICU/CCVCU/PEDS Float Pool - Hassenfeld Children's Hospital NYU Langone Health - Manhattan - New York, NY
(2022-07 - 2023-07)
Delivered high-acuity, family-centered care to critically ill neonates and pediatric patients with complex medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions in rapidly evolving clinical environments. Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams during rounds to optimize patient outcomes. Trained and proficient in advanced therapies including ECMO, CRRT, and chemotherapy across the NICU, PICU, pediatric floor, and Congenital Cardiovascular Care Unit.
Served as a preceptor to new graduate and travel nurses, supporting clinical development and unit integration. Skilled in comprehensive documentation within Epic Systems.
Travel Nurse, Progressive Care Unit - Beverly Hospital - Montebello, CA
(2022-04 - 2022-06)
Contracted by Advantis Medical Staffing and completed an 8 week travel job. Carried out RN duties for patients needing intermediate level care, transitioning from the ICU to a general medical-surgical floor. Experienced with Peritoneal Dialysis and ultrasound guided IV placement. Proficient in MediTech.
Staff Nurse, Neurosurgery Unit - Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA
(2020-02 - 2022-05)
Provided specialized care to patients with neurological conditions requiring surgical intervention. Involved collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including neurosurgeons, neurologists, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure comprehensive care for patients post neuro/ortho-spine surgeries, EEG monitoring and seizure induction, neuro-ICU stepdown, hemorrhagic/ischemic stroke and tele overflow. Proficient in Epic Documentation.
Nurse Intern - University of Santo Tomas, College of Nursing - Metro Manila, Philippines
(2016-08 - 2019-06)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - University of Santo Tomas (2015-08 - 2019-06) Manila, Philippines