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Anelis Aco

Hollywood,FL

Summary

Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with background in providing care in high-stress environments. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate care plans. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Team Select Homecare
Doral, FL
04.2023 - Current
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
  • Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
  • Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
  • Provided education to families and caregivers on proper home health care techniques for pediatric patients.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Administered medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Conducted risk assessments in home environments to ensure patient safety.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly followed while providing care for pediatric patients.
  • Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Registered Nurse, CVICU/SICU

Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Beach, FL
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients with cardiovascular conditions, including the evaluation of cardiac rhythm, hemodynamics, and other vital signs.
  • Monitor and assess patients post-cardiac surgeries (e.g., coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement, Impella, balloon pumps, ECMO) and interventional procedures (e.g., angioplasty, stent placement).
  • Administer complex medications and treatments for cardiovascular patients, including vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic medications, and anticoagulants, according to protocols.
  • Monitor and adjust invasive monitoring lines, central venous pressure (CVP) lines, and ventilators.
  • Provide life-saving interventions in emergencies, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or assisting with intubation and other emergency procedures.
  • Performed tracheostomy changeovers and suctioning of airway secretions as required.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Manage ventilator support and weaning, post-operative drainage, and ensure adequate pain management.
  • Assess and manage complications, such as bleeding, arrhythmias, or signs of organ failure.
  • Act quickly and effectively in response to cardiovascular emergencies, including arrhythmias, acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), or respiratory failure.
  • Utilize advanced equipment, such as defibrillators, and collaborate with the healthcare team in high-pressure situations.
  • Monitoring of ECMO circuit parameters including blood flow, sweep gas flow, oxygen saturation, and carbon dioxide levels.
  • Serve as a preceptor or mentor to new nursing staff and nursing students in the CVICU.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development to stay current with advances in cardiovascular care and ICU practices.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12-2022

Associate of Arts -

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05-2019

High School Diploma -

Stranahan High School
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05-2014

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Effective Time Management
  • Patient Ventilation Support
  • Patient advocacy
  • Critical thinking
  • Continuous Invasive Monitoring
  • Proficient in Critical Care Coordination
  • Patient assessment
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Versatile in Various Situations
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
  • Epic EHR management
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Medical Equipment Management
  • Gastrostomy management
  • Pediatric assessment
  • Seizure management
  • Home health services
  • Pediatric care

Certification

  • RN Compact License #9628018
  • Critical Care Certification AACN Customer #: 13509212
  • ACLS Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • NIHSS

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, CVICU/SICU

Mount Sinai Medical Center
05.2023 - 01.2025

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Team Select Homecare
04.2023 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Broward College

Associate of Arts -

Broward College

High School Diploma -

Stranahan High School

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