I am a compassionate and dedicated nurse graduate with a strong foundation in patient care and over 15 years of hands-on healthcare experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Medical Assistant. I am eager for the opportunity to apply my clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and a patient-centered approach in a dynamic healthcare setting. Passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care with empathy, integrity, and professionalism.
Skilled in patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Adept at building trusting relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams, fostering a supportive and healing environment. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, with aspirations to in the future advance into progressive care (PCU) and eventually transition into intensive care (ICU).
I'm excited for the opportunity to bring compassion, dedication, and a strong work ethic to a healthcare team committed to excellence in patient care.
• Providing compassionate care to residents, assisting with ADLs, monitoring patient progress and reporting any changes in condition. Also maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents.
Case Manager – Youth Shelter
• Casework to assess the eligibility of shelter and services for youth facing behavioral, mental health and/or legal challenges, as well as homelessness, in need of shelter/housing assistance.
• Maintained continuous supervisor of at-risk youth, perform 10- 15 minute checks, monitor/document youth behaviors.
• Implementation and enforcement of behavior plans.
Corrections Release Specialist – Orange County Jail
• Processed and maintained a variety of documents related to the intake, confinement, and release of inmates who are incarcerated in the Orange County Correctional Facility. Updated of all information that is received from the court and other criminal justice agencies in the computer inmate management system; obtained criminal history/warrant information and processed inmates for release from the corrections facility.
• Received and notarized incoming law enforcement arrest affidavits and other documents related to the intake of an inmate into the Orange County Correctional Facility.
• Processed a variety of documents required for the release of inmates and ensures inmates are released in accordance with those documents.
• Reviewed arrest paperwork and court documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Disseminated inmate information to various parts of the criminal justice system.
• Communicated information to the public, court, and various agencies to confirm information and assist in the resolution of issues regarding inmate case status and court documentation.
• Entered and updated inmate information in the automated corrections management system.
• Provided information to various agencies via Teletype.
• Obtained and reviewed inmate criminal history information using Florida Crime Information Center.
• Provided compassionate care to residents in memory care, assisted with ADLs, monitored behaviors and patient progress, and reported any changes in condition. Also maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents.
• Part of float team to staff various units of the hospital. Responsible to perform patient care, assist with ADLs, and draw blood for all requested tests to be submitted to the lab. Duties include obtain and document vitals, blood sugar, input and output, nutritional and dietary needs, elimination needs, physical activity needs and all comfort measures, assisting patient with ADLs, catheter care, assisting with personal hygiene and feeding, supervision of psych patients and more.
• Responsible for transcribing/entering MD orders, answering call lights and phones, contacting physicians in regard to patients, ordering and organizing medical records, ordering medical supplies, creating work orders.
• Restocking of supplies/equipment throughout the hospital. Also responsible for properly cleaning/disinfecting hospital equipment, according to state regulations.
• Preceptor for new hires.
• Assisted in obtaining vital signs and preparing patients for procedures, as well as providing post-procedural care.
• Managed clerical tasks for cardiology staff, including organizing charts, ordering records and labs, transcribing orders, performing data entry, and preparing medical records for transfers. Reviewed medical records of new admissions for history and physical documentation.
• Patient care, medication administration, medication education, and case management for patients with illnesses that require specialized care, such as HIV, Hepatitis C, Multiple Sclerosis, and Cancer. Worked directly with 150+ patients. Also, processed prior authorizations and created appeals (if necessary) for specialty medications.
• Educated patients on their conditions, signs/symptoms, medication administration, side effects, other treatment options available, contraindications, and proper diet and nutrition. • Held regular sessions to train patients and their families on how to properly administer their injections at home, and answer any questions regarding treatment. Followed up with my patients weekly to monitor progress and blood work. Made judgment calls to determine if patients should continue or discontinue treatment/medications due to lab results and side effects.
• Responsible to provide physicians with weekly updates on all patients via phone and spreadsheet. Documented and updated patient records appropriately. Conducted depression assessments for every patient, insurance verification and copay inquiries, and billing inquiries. Researched symptoms/side effects, success rates, other medications used, previous and future treatment options that may be available to patients for a cure or maintenance of their illnesses.
• Provided personalized care for a patient with dementia, assisting with ADLs. Monitored and documented changes in health, mood, and behavior to keep family members and healthcare providers informed.
• Engaged the patient in cognitive and physical activities to promote mental stimulation and overall well-being.
• Managed household tasks, including medication administration, light housekeeping, and meal preparation and planning tailored to dietary needs.