Carlos May
Goodyear
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with two years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience, specializing in care for critically ill pediatric patients. Expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, sterile technique, and rapid assessment in high-acuity settings. Coordinates effectively with surgical teams to ensure comprehensive patient care before and after complex procedures. Seeking to apply critical care experience as a Pediatric Operating Room Circulating Nurse.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Phoenix Children's
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Coordinated care with pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Care for patients with external ventricular drains (EVDs), arterial lines, central venous catheters, chest tubes, and other critical care devices.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, identifying subtle changes in patient condition that required rapid intervention.
- Respond effectively during pediatric emergencies, code situations, and rapid response events.
- Coordinate care with pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patient safety through accurate identification and effective communication, ensuring smooth transitions of care.
- Maintain thorough electronic medical record documentation while ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Aerospace Medical Technician (4N051)
United States Air Force
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Delivered direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient military healthcare settings, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Performed patient assessments, obtained vital signs, collected specimens, and assisted with medical procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with emergency care and stabilization of acutely ill and injured patients in fast-paced clinical environments.
- Maintained clinical readiness by preparing equipment, supplies, and treatment areas, ensuring adherence to infection prevention and safety protocols to enhance patient safety.
- Fostered teamwork, communication, and accountability while providing high-quality patient-centered care under pressure, contributing to improved patient experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Tempe, AZ08-2023
Skills
- Pediatric Critical Care
- External Ventricular Drain (EVD) Management
- Central Line & Arterial Line Management
- Surgical Patient Preparation
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Blood Product Administration
- Infection Prevention
- Sterile technique
- Emergency response
- Patient advocacy
- Family-Centered Care
- EMR documentation
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Phoenix Children's Safety coach
- HAC Audit nurse
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Arizona – Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Phoenix Children's
10.2023 - Current
Aerospace Medical Technician (4N051)
United States Air Force
09.2014 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing