Andrea J. Wanza
Orlando,FL
Summary
Resourceful problem solver, able to initiate ideas and handle multiple tasks independently. Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention. Proven record of reliability and responsibility. Strategic RN with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Skilled nursing professional with more than 25+ years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of patient care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Pentec Health
Boothwyn, Pa
03.2014 - Current
- Intrathecal Pain & Spasticity pump maintenance
- Refill, program and monitor patient's IT Medtronic pumps
- Educate, schedule and confirm appointments, order medications and monitor patient progress
- Home, office and facility visits with patients for refills, assessments and adjustments.
RN Floor Nurse
Florida Hospital Altamonte
Altamonte Springs, FL
10.2012 - 03.2015
- L&D RN
- Level One , 200 birth / year facility; Pitocin/ Misoprostil inductions, LDR, Circulating in OR for Cesarean Sections.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options,
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss patient progress and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
RN Staff Nurse
Florida Hospital East
Orlando, Florida
09.2008 - 09.2012
- PICC / Vascular Access Team- PICC clinician
- Ultrasound assisted PICC insertion and maintenance
- Venous access specialist
- Ultrasound guided peripheral IV starts, care and education relating to CVC usage
- Instrumental in developing patient pre-education literature and pushing for use of local anesthetic.
PICC clinician/ Consultant
IV Access
Orlando, Florida
12.2009 - 04.2011
- Responsible for PICC / Midline insertion and maintenance, PIV placement for difficult starts using Ultrasound and port access/ de-access at various health care facilities in the central Florida area
- Training co-workers on ultrasound guidance.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
VOLUNTEER
Wedgefield Home Education
Orlando, Florida
08.2005 - 05.2010
- Taught high school science for local home school group, including lecture and lab classes in Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Physical Science.
- Assisted with special events or programs. (ie Science Fairs, field trips, etc.)
Staff RN
Florida Hospital South
Orlando, Florida
06.2006 - 09.2008
- Labor, Delivery and Recovery R.N
- Elective & Medical Inductions, high risk patients in a tertiary setting, circulating for OR.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
RN Floor Nurse
Parrish Medical Center
Titusville, FL
05.2004 - 06.2006
- PIV starts/ restarts, Central line care and maintenance, port access /de-access.
Staff RN
Parrish Medical Center
Titusville, Florida
05.1999 - 06.2006
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Mother / Baby care and education
- Labor and Delivery, Postpartum care and GYN post-op
RN Staff Nurse
Parrish Medical Center
Titusville, FL
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Policy & Procedures Committee
- Reinforced and trained staff RNs on venous access Policy & Procedure; initiated & developed policy and procedure for local anesthetic during PIV start.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Staff RN
Baptist Memorial Medical Center
Little Rock, Arkansas
08.1998 - 02.1999
- Labor and delivery R.N nights
- LDR setting.
Staff RN
Medical Center of Louisiana- University Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.1993 - 01.1997
- High- risk prenatal, GYN, Nursery level I & II, Postpartum nights
- Patient breastfeeding education.
- Per diem
Education
Certification - Legal Nurse Consultant
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
1991
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology/Sociology
Rollins College
1982
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Port access
- Clear Patient Communication
- Treatment Recommendations
- Alternative Treatments
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Pentec Health
03.2014 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Florida Hospital Altamonte
10.2012 - 03.2015
PICC clinician/ Consultant
IV Access
12.2009 - 04.2011
RN Staff Nurse
Florida Hospital East
09.2008 - 09.2012
Staff RN
Florida Hospital South
06.2006 - 09.2008
VOLUNTEER
Wedgefield Home Education
08.2005 - 05.2010
RN Staff Nurse
Parrish Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2006
RN Floor Nurse
Parrish Medical Center
05.2004 - 06.2006
Staff RN
Parrish Medical Center
05.1999 - 06.2006
Staff RN
Baptist Memorial Medical Center
08.1998 - 02.1999
Staff RN
Medical Center of Louisiana- University Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1997
Certification - Legal Nurse Consultant
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology/Sociology
Rollins College
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