Raquel Echavarria
Philadelphia
Summary
Care-oriented PACU Nurse offering many years' clinical experience in various types of healthcare settings. A patient advocate with a background promoting recovery education and a valuable coach and mentor to younger nurses.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre op/PACU Nurse
Jefferson Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Served as charge nurse and preceptor in PACU, overseeing patient care and training staff.
- Maintained current knowledge of standards of practice applicable to the PACU setting.
- Served on Unit Council committee and assisted unit in transitioning from cerner to epic EMAR.
MICU and SICU Registered Nurse
Jefferson Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Managed 16-bed adult medical and neuro ICU, ensuring compliance with organizational standards for assessments and documentation.
Incorporated patient education and discharge planning to enhance patient outcomes. - Demonstrated proficiency in ventilator care and titration of cardiac medications, paralytics, insulin, and sedatives.
- Responded promptly to codes and rapid response situations, ensuring timely interventions.
- Oriented new ICU nurses to unit
ICU Registered Nurse
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia
10.2022 - 10.2025
- 10 bed mixed medical, surgical, and cardiac ICU
- Frequently charge nurse and on rapid response and code team for entire hospital.
Agency Registered Nurse
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
Plymouth Meeting
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided patient care in diverse healthcare settings across various facilities.
LPN/Registered Nurse
Moravian Village of Bethlehem
Bethlehem
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Wound management and cardiac rehabilitation units
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA05-2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA08-2019
Health Sciences -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA08-2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
05-2026
Skills
- ACLS/PALS certifications - American Heart Association: active till November 2026
- NIHHS certification - Apex Innovations: Active till March 2028
- TNCC certification: active till May 2027
- Proficient with Epic and Cerner EMAR applications
- Experience as charge, preceptor and rapid response nurse
- Proficient in ventilator management and critical drip titration
- Assist with RSI, bronchoscopies, arterial line and central line placement
- Critical Care Course Completion through ACCN
- Working toward completing CCRN and CPAN certifications
Certification
- Registered Nurse- Compact Active as of 2021
Timeline
Pre op/PACU Nurse
Jefferson Einstein Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
MICU and SICU Registered Nurse
Jefferson Einstein Medical Center
11.2023 - 11.2025
ICU Registered Nurse
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2025
Agency Registered Nurse
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
03.2021 - 12.2023
LPN/Registered Nurse
Moravian Village of Bethlehem
11.2019 - 04.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Health Sciences -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University