Patient focused nursing with 6 years of experience caring for Level 4 women's health patients in a Magnet designated and Baby Friendly Hospital. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
07.2017 - Current
Cross Trained in OB PACU to care for patients post C-Section and Tubal Ligation and ensured safe recovery from anesthesia with emphasis on Malignant Hyperthermia recognition and treatment
Recognize early signs of postpartum and newborn emergencies and intervened quickly, as well as participated in numerous in-situ simulation drills
Collaborate with Attendings, Resident Physicians, Midwives, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to assess and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in high acuity patients
Manage Care for up to 8 high risk individuals at a time including Surgical, Antepartum, Postpartum, Pediatric, and Gynecological patients
Involved in Scheduling Committee
Assist facilitation of nursing skills and competency assessments of new nurses as a preceptor
Education and verification of nursing skills at yearly check off for staff
Peer interviewed potential new hires
Nurse Extern
St. Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2016 - 05.2017
Assisted with specimen collection
Assisted nursing staff with personal care (bathing, dressing changes) of intubated patients
Monitored and documented patient intake and output
Obtained hourly blood glucose levels
Assisted nursing staff with postmortem care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2017
Skills
Active listener to patient questions and fierce advocate for patient concerns
Epic software documentation
Assessment and management of high risk medication drips
PO, SQ, IM, and IV administration
Newborn, adult and geriatric assessment
Blood draw and lab collection
Breastfeeding education and assessment
Insert, maintain, and remove IVs in multiple patient populations
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