Erika Carrillo
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Registered Nurse with seven years of experience in direct patient care. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning. Ready to tackle new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Children's Colorado Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill neonates in the NICU
- Assisted in emergency procedures and resuscitation efforts as needed
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures
- Managed patients with oxygen therapy including endotracheal intubation mechanical ventilation, NIMV, HFNC, and LFNC
- Experience with isolettes, medication administration, intravenous infusions, PICC, UVC lines, NG/OG/GT tubes.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document care.
- Educated parents on newborn care and provided emotional support
Cardiology Patient Care Unit Charge Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2023
- Provided intermediate and acute care centered to the needs of the patients with congenital heart defects, heart failure, arrhythmias, heart transplant, and ventricular assistive devices throughout their lifespan.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care and patient satisfaction.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Experience with Heartmate 3, Heart Ware, and Berlin Heart
- Experience with management of chest tubes, central venous lines, lab draws, nasogastric and gastrostomy tube management and medication administration.
- Experience with anti-coagulation management after cardiac surgery, catheterization procedures, and VAD population.
- Experience with monitoring patient undergoing medication management for the treatment of heart failure and congenital heart defects.
- Participated in staff education and training programs
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, participated in daily care coordination meetings, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX12.2017
SPECIALTIES
- Pediatric Cardiac Care- 5 years
- Neonatal Critical Care - 2 years
Languages
Spanish
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN),Colorado – License # 1698822, Exp. 09/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – 2018–Present
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – 2023–Present
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) – 2021–Present
- Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) – 2025–Present
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Children's Colorado Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Cardiology Patient Care Unit Charge Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Houston Baptist University