Efany Arteaga
Caldwell
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with acute care experience, committed to promoting patient safety and improving clinical outcomes, seeking to expand nursing knowledge and broaden clinical expertise across diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU RN
West Valley Medical Center
Caldwell
01.2022 - Current
- Provide direct, high-acuity patient care for a 13-bed ICU, managing a range of conditions, including septic shock, stroke, NSTEMIs and other cardiac conditions, post-cardiac catheterization care, respiratory failure, GI bleeds, ETOH/ODs, and level III trauma cases.
- Gather assessment data, apply nursing judgement to prioritize/apply plan of care, evaluate patient outcomes, and serve as a patient advocate.
- Initiate critical nursing interventions, i.e., IV drip titrations, ventilator management, CRRT/hemodialysis, EEG monitoring, chest tubes, etc.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation, ensuring compliance with medication administration and regulatory standards.
- Serve as a preceptor for new staff, providing guidance, education, and support to promote clinical competence and team integration.
- Relief charge—supporting unit operations, staff coordination, and patient flow management.
Clinical Adjunct Faculty
Boise State University
Boise
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Supervise nursing students in a clinical setting, ensuring safe, evidence-based patient care.
- Evaluate student performance and provide feedback to support clinical growth and critical thinking.
- Collaborate with faculty and clinical staff to meet course objectives and support student success.
PACU RN
Idaho Surgery Center of Idaho
Meridian
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Provide post-operative care, monitoring airway, hemodynamic stability, and level of consciousness following anesthesia.
- Perform assessments and manage pain, nausea, and potential complications. Deliver patient and family education, and ensure accurate and timely documentation.
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams.
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
West Valley Medical Center
Caldwell
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and hygiene tasks.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Documented patients' care activities in electronic health record systems.
- Provided support across float assignments in ER, ICU, telemedicine, labor and delivery, medical-surgical, and behavioral health units.
Education
BSN-RN -
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT12-2021
AS -
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID05-2013
Skills
- Critical care management
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment and monitoring
- IV therapy administration
- Evidence-based practice
- Electronic charting
- Time management and organization
- Conflict resolution and coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Team player with strong work ethic
Affiliations
- Daisy Coordinator
- Nurse Practice Council
Licensure Certifications
- Registered Nurse, #71504
- Advanced Life Support, 12/31/27
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 12/31/27
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Clinical Adjunct Faculty
Boise State University
02.2026 - 05.2026
PACU RN
Idaho Surgery Center of Idaho
02.2024 - 05.2024
ICU RN
West Valley Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
West Valley Medical Center
04.2017 - 12.2021
BSN-RN -
Nightingale College
AS -
College of Western Idaho