Alfredo Gutierrez
Seminole
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Pre-op/PACU
Habana Surgery Center
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain sterile environments and enhance patient safety.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical histories.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering skills in clinical practices and protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments to evaluate patients' readiness for surgery and minimize risks.
- Managed post-operative care, addressing complications promptly to enhance recovery processes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conduct Pre-operative phone calls to educate patients about their upcoming procedures.
- Conduct postoperative phone calls to assess patients and their progress.
Bay Pines GI Lab RN
Bay Pines VA Hospital
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Emergency Room RN
Bay Pines VA Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Assessed and triaged patients to prioritize treatment based on clinical urgency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as prescribed, ensuring patient safety.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment protocols and discharge instructions.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and departmental efficiency.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Received facility certification to perform ultrasound guided intravenous access.
Acute Care/Cardiac Stepdown
BAY PINES Department of Veteran Affairs
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Manage and implement patient care for cardiovascular needs such as rapid atrial fibrillation, angina, and myocardial infarction.
- Provide post operative care for the following: cardiac cath, pacemaker placement, cardiac ablations.
- Manage wound vacs and wound care as ordered, tracheostomies, Peg tubes.
- Delegate appropriate assignments to assistance.
- Provide nursing care by completing physical assessments, patient education, administration of medication, and closely monitoring patient health status and recovery.
- Collaborate with attending physicians and appropriate staff to formulate plan of care based on patient’s needs
- Admitting and discharging patients with diagnosis on admitting diagnosis and discharge needs.
- Educate patients and families based on their admitting diagnosis and patient needs
- Assist the physicians during treatment or examinations.
- IV team and PICC trained, Ultrasound Guided IV certified
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
RN/Paramedic
Hillsborough County Correctional Facility
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Conduct receiving screening/triage of all inmates entering the facility to identify emergent healthcare needs requiring hospital clearance prior booking.
- Monitor inmates while in the clinic for changes in health status.
- Provide inmates with PO, IV, IM, and SQ medications as needed per provider orders. Monitor for adverse reactions while in clinic.
- Respond to all emergency signals on campus and assess inmates for injuries, document findings, and maintain incident log.
- Maintain medic bag inventory.
- Collect specimens for testing (blood, urine, and wound cultures). Perform EKG.
- Maintain AED and O2 throughout facility.
- Naphcare Correctional Healthcare
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
12.2020
Associate Degree - Emergency Management
City College Miami Dade Campus
01.2009
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pre-op/PACU
Habana Surgery Center
05.2025 - Current
Bay Pines GI Lab RN
Bay Pines VA Hospital
03.2025 - 06.2025
Emergency Room RN
Bay Pines VA Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2025
Acute Care/Cardiac Stepdown
BAY PINES Department of Veteran Affairs
09.2021 - 03.2023
RN/Paramedic
Hillsborough County Correctional Facility
07.2018 - 07.2022
Associate Degree - Emergency Management
City College Miami Dade Campus
Associate Degree - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
HOBBIES
Ride bicycle with my kids, BBQ and family cookouts, Long motorcycle ride with wife, Carpentry, Explore new restaurants
CONTACT
- PHONE: 305.720.6938
- EMAIL: wow.alfredo@gmail.com