LUZVIMINDA CAMPOS

RN, BSN, CCRN-CMC-CSC

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

ADDRESS: ***** ******* **** **. ********, TX 77583 CP: 903-***-****, EMAIL: advmsr@r.postjobfree.com

Texas Board-Certified Registered Nurse with over 19 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Cardiovascular Intensive and Medical Intensive care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction, and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Critical Care while driving innovation.

SKILLS

• Sharp critical thinker

WORK HISTORY

Critical care nursing

Tracheotomy care

IV inotropes and vasoactive care medications

Acute care expertise

Patient care understanding

Critical and creative thinking

Left ventricular assist device(LVAD)

IMPELLA

Intra-aortic balloon pump(IABP)

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO)

Heartware

Heartmate II,III

January 2021- to present

Traveler Nurse - Neuro Vascular Intensive Care Unit

Memorial Hermann Medical Center

SEPT 2019 TO January 2021

Charge Nurse – Cardiothoracic Transplant Intensive Care Unit

CHI Baylor St. Lukes, The Medical Center, Houston, Texas

Admitted sedated patients from the operating room after cardiothoracic surgery.

Worked with intubated and trached patients frequently

Titrated and weaned vasoactive/inotrope medications on a daily basis

Managed chest tubes, foleys vas caths, central lines, swans, arterial lines etc.

Cooperated closely with house officers, intensivists, anesthesia and surgeons.

Closely monitored hemodynamically unstable patients and implemented appropriate interventions

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluation and nursing diagnoses

Assisted doctors with procedures such as central line insertion, chest tube removal, wound vac dressing change, intubation, etc.

JULY 2016-SEPTEMBER 2019

Charge Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit UT Health East Texas (Health Carousel LLC-Agency) Tyler, TX

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety

Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge

Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments

Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention

Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift

Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives

Handled telemetry monitoring of patient’s cardiac rhythms

Communicated, updated and advocated care plans to patients and family

Completed clinical tasks in accordance with hospital policy

Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience

Performed real-time chart audits for all patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement

JANUARY 2013-JUNE 2016

Charge/Staff Registered Nurse -Intensive Care Unit King Abdulaziz MC- National Guard Health Affairs Jeddah, Kingdom Saudi Arabia

Document patient's treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions

Consult and coordinate with health care team members about whole patient care plans

Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's response and conditions

Monitor the critical patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions

Administering intravenous fluids and medications as per doctor order

Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances

Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status

Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions

JANUARY 2010-NOVEMBER 2013

Charge Nurse - Intensive Care Unit King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital Jeddah, Kingdom Saudi Arabia

Trained new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions

Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care

Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardio version

Ensuring that ventilator, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly

Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use

Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices

Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team

Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment

Critical care nurses may also care for pre- and post-operative patients when those patients require ICU care

JUNE 2009-DECEMBER 2009

Staff Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Aklan Mission Hospital Aklan, Philippines

Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients

Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing

Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions

Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements

Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs

JUNE 2008-MARCH 2009

Clinical Nursing Instructor University Of The Cordilleras Baguio City, Philippines

Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments

Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations

Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments

Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations

Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities

APRIL 2005-FEBRUARY 2008

Charge Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Saudi Medical Limited Company Al-Khafji, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance

Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms

Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions

Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely

Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support

Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans

Performed telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms, properly recording all data

Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms

JUNE 2004-MARCH 2005

Staff Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Aklan Mission Hospital Aklan, Philippines

Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence

Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions

Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action

Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management

JULY 2003-MAY 2004

Staff Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit Iloilo Doctors Hospital Iloilo City, Philippines

Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions

Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities

Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies

EDUCATION /AFFILIATIONS /CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Central Philippines University, Iloilo City, Philippines

High School Diploma:

Science Developmental High School, Aklan, Philippines

American Nurses Association

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Philippine Nurses Association

Registered Nurse -Texas Board of Nursing License # 886635

Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines) License # 0353213

TRAININGS AND SEMINARS

Commission of Graduate in Foreign Nursing School # 3389391

Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

Adult Cardiac Medicine Nursing (CMC-Certified)

Adult Cardiac Surgery Nursing (CSC-Certified)

NIHSS Certification

ACLS

BLS

Cardiac Symposium - UT Health East Texas Tyler, Texas

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Provider)- UT Health East Texas Tyler, Texas

Basic Cardiac Life Support Course(Provider)-UT Health East Texas Tyler, Texas

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Provider) (In Affiliation with Saudi and American Heart Association) - King AbdulAziz Medical City (National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Basic Cardiac Life Support Course(Provider) (In Affiliation with Saudi and American Heart Association) - King AbdulAziz Medical City (National Guard Health Affairs) Jeddah City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Basic Medication Safety Course - King AbdulAziz Medical City (National Guard Health Affairs) Jeddah City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Sedation Analgesia Course - King AbdulAziz Medical City (National Guard Health Affairs) Jeddah City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Pain Management Course - King AbdulAziz Medical City (National Guard Health Affairs) Jeddah City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Manual Handling Course - King AbdulAziz Medical City (National Guard Health Affairs) Jeddah City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Intravenous Therapy Course - Al-Khafji Joint Operation Hospital Al-Khafji, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia July 2006

Service Plus Healthcare-Building Patient Loyalty - Al-Khafji Joint Operation Hospital Al-Khafji, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia June 2006

Age: 37 years old

Date of Birth: June 03, 1983

Height: 5' 2”

Sex: Female

PERSONAL DATA

• Nationality: Filipino

• Religion: Christian

• Civil Status: Married

• Language: English, Tagalog

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