Andrea Bocanegra
Brandon,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Experienced in Adult Progressive Care, Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery, and Pediatric/NICU experience, including: Pediatric Med/Surg, Pediatric Progressive Care, Pediatric Emergency, and Level II NICU. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families, and coworkers through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric/NICU Float Pool Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
2023.12 - Current
- 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.
- Floated between Pediatric Med/Surg, Pediatric Progressive Care, Pediatric Emergency, and Level II NICU units.
Outpatient PACU Registered Nurse
South Tampa Surgery Center
2023.07 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs to approximately 30-50 patients per shift.
- Collaborated with surgical team members to ensure seamless transition from operating room to PACU.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, anesthesiologists, nurse managers, and other healthcare professionals involved in the overall treatment plan for each patient.
Adult Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
2023.02 - 2023.11
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time, with high acuity patients and a 5 patient load.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care approach.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications and monitoring for adverse effects.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Exemplified teamwork through close collaboration with colleagues, offering assistance during challenging situations, and fostering a positive work culture.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Pediatric Nurse Technician
Tampa General Hospital
2021.12 - 2022.06
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to approximately 16 patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Plant City, FL12.2022
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Premature infant care
- Feeding Tube Insertion
- Cardiac monitoring
- BIPAP/Respiratory Management
- Blood Product Administration
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NIHSS
- ACLS- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pediatric/NICU Float Pool Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
2023.12 - Current
Outpatient PACU Registered Nurse
South Tampa Surgery Center
2023.07 - Current
Adult Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
2023.02 - 2023.11
Pediatric Nurse Technician
Tampa General Hospital
2021.12 - 2022.06
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NIHSS
- ACLS- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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