Alissa Cariana Acosta
Miami,FL
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Team Select Home Care
Miami, Florida
06.2021 - Current
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Glory To God PPEC
Miami, Florida
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Adapted existing programs to meet the specific requirements of each individual client.
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times such as illness, hospitalization or bereavement.
- Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
Student Nurse
Jackson Memorial long term care facility
Miami, FL
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing compassionate care.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Identified potential hazards associated with equipment use or medication administration.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for complex cases.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology principles when preparing medications for administration.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient records according to HIPAA guidelines.
Education
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - Practical Nursing
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Miami, FL07-2020
High School Diploma -
Miami Northwestern Senior High School
Miami, FL06-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Direct Patient Care
- Pediatric Care
- Seizure Management
- First-aid and CPR
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Medication Administration
- Patient Ambulation
Certification
- ADULT AND PEDIATRIC CPR/AED
- LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Glory To God PPEC
08.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Team Select Home Care
06.2021 - Current
Student Nurse
Jackson Memorial long term care facility
09.2019 - 02.2020
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - Practical Nursing
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
High School Diploma -
Miami Northwestern Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Miami Dade College
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