Ana Turco
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse with strong academic performance, well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, while keeping attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nursing Student - Telemetry
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized Cerner System EHR to assess objective data, review patient history, provider notes, labs and diagnostic testing.
- Performed head-to-toe assessments
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Performed EKG's
- Performed IV insertion, foley catheter and straight catheterization.
- Performed bladder scans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Assessed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, subcutaneous injections, and monitored responses.
Clinical Nursing Student - Labor and Delivery
West Boca Medical Center
Boca Raton, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized Cerner System EHR to assess objective data, review patient history, provider notes, labs and diagnostic testing.
- Performed foley insertion
- Performed antepartum, intrapartum and post-partum assessments (Mother and Neonate)
- Performed neonate immunization and assisted with tests within the 24 hours of birth.
- Observed and assisted with vaginal deliveries, delivering patient care.
- Observed C-Sections and assisted Registered Nurses with neonatal assessment and interventions.
- Observed and assisted Registered Nurses in PACU, performing close monitoring for post-partum patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Assessed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed close patient care, checked vital signs, and observed changes on tocodynamometer, not limited to hourly trends and use of Doppler machine when necessary.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Clinical Nursing Student - Telemetry Unit
Wellington Regional Hospital
Wellington, FL
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Utilized Cerner System EHR to assess objective data, review patient history, provider notes, labs and diagnostic testing.
- Performed patient head-to-toe assessment
- Performed EKG's
- Assessed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Assisted patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures with Registered Nurse supervision
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored telemetry, vital signs, intake and output, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, intramuscular injections, subcutaneous injections, enemas, and monitored responses.
- Provided wound care with wound care team supervision
Clinical Nursing Student - Medical Surgical Unit
Wellington Regional Hospital
Wellington, FL
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Utilized Cerner System EHR to assess objective data, review patient history, provider notes, labs and diagnostic testing.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Performed bladder scans.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided assistance with ADL's
Patient Scheduling Coordinator
American Imaging
Boca Raton, FL
01.2015 - 04.2020
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
- Managed multiple schedules and prioritized tasks to meet demands of fast-paced work environment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information to comply with HIPAA regulations and protect patient privacy.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to verify alignment of appointment scheduling with clinic protocols.
- Managed complex calendars for multiple medical practitioners, verifying accuracy of all.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
West Palm Beach, FL06.2024
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL12.2016
Skills
- Medication Calculation and Side Effect Knowledge
- Intramuscular, subcutaneous injections administration
- Health Education and Promotion
- EKG's
- Assess and Monitoring Vitals Signs
- Wound Care
- Fluid Monitoring
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Patient Health Information Access
- Folley and Straight Catheterization
- Patient head-to-toe assessment
- Neuro-checks
Certification
BLS Certified by The American Heart Association.
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Student - Telemetry
Jupiter Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student - Labor and Delivery
West Boca Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student - Telemetry Unit
Wellington Regional Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2023
Clinical Nursing Student - Medical Surgical Unit
Wellington Regional Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Patient Scheduling Coordinator
American Imaging
01.2015 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College