Alexandra Lugo
RN
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 12+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to Adult and Pediatric patients. Knowledgeable in Clinical management and case management requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HCA
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Registered Nurse PICU
Westchester Medical Center
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered outstanding patient care in PICU critical care units.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Duke Medical Center
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Administered medications, assessed changes and reported results to doctors.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
RN, ICU
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
RN
Aventura Hospital
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures and treatments.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Administered medications, assessed changes and reported results to doctors.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Jacobi Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Shift Float Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff
- Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment
- Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments on chart for physician review
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs
- Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Emergency Room Nurse
Memorial Hospital West
Pembroke Pines, Florida
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
RN Case Manager
WellCare Health Plans Inc.
Miami Gardens, FL
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Henderson Behavioral Health
Hollywood, FL
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers
- Oversaw implementation of patient management plans
Clinical Manager
Independent Living System
Miami, FL
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided clinical supervision, case assignments, and approval of closed cases for social workers
- Conducted onsite visits to perform evaluations
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift
- Evaluated nursing notes to confirm that they accurately and completely described care provided and patient responses
- Managed patient care and clinic services, including financial management, quality assurance, safety and risk management and facility maintenance
- Trained staff nurses in medical office procedures to standardize the quality of care
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care
- Liaisoned between patients and physicians and educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, and wound or disease management
- Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and service-related issues
Field Supervisor
Guardian Healthcare Staffing
Miramar, FL
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients
- Consulted with patients regarding medical options and disease prevention strategies to encourage optimal health
- Designed health plans for patients, working with specific nurses assigned to cases
- Developed successful resolutions for issues that arose during field operations
- Monitored timelines, set up order of operations and managed field schedules
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Pembroke Pines, FL12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing
Mount Vernon, NY2006
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Strong clinical judgment
- IV setup
- Fluent in Spanish
- Medication administration
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Tracheostomy care
- EMR / EHR /Epic/ Cermer
- Chart Management
- IV Setup
- Medication Administration
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Registered Nurse in State of Florida
- Registered Nurse in State of New York
- NIHSS
- NRP
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HCA
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse PICU
Westchester Medical Center
09.2022 - 01.2023
COVID-19 Unit RN
Duke Medical Center
08.2022 - 09.2022
RN, ICU
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
RN
Aventura Hospital
08.2020 - 01.2021
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Jacobi Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2020
Emergency Room Nurse
Memorial Hospital West
08.2019 - 10.2019
RN Case Manager
WellCare Health Plans Inc.
04.2019 - 07.2019
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Henderson Behavioral Health
03.2018 - 01.2019
Clinical Manager
Independent Living System
03.2017 - 01.2018
Shift Float Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2020
Field Supervisor
Guardian Healthcare Staffing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing