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Amelida Barbosa

Naples

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Physicians Regional Medical Center, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Recognized for critical thinking in developing care plans and mentoring new staff, ensuring high-quality outcomes in complex patient cases.

Work History

Registered Nurse

Physicians Regional Medical Center
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • 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.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Edison Community College
Fort Myers, FL
05.2003

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning
  • Patient management
  • Care plan development
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Medication distribution
  • Patient discharge
  • Precepting
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Team coordination
  • Performing ekgs
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency response

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Physicians Regional Medical Center

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Edison Community College
Amelida Barbosa