Angela Irizarry Lotti
Ponce,PR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate bilingual ( English -Spanish) Registered Nurse with 20 years of nursing experience and demonstrated proficiency in prioritizing tasks and maintaining composure in high-pressure environments. Works effectively within healthcare teams through exceptional communication and recordkeeping skills.
Recognized as an exceptional team leader and problem-resolved with expertise in quality, utilization, and risk management. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Gastrointestinal Nurse
Centro Medico Episcopal San Lucas Hospital
09.2018 - Current
- Assisted physicians during diagnostic exams, ensuring accurate results for appropriate treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and efficient discharge planning.
- Streamlined workflow within the unit by maintaining proper documentation, patient records, and treatment plans.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in gastroenterology nursing care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with efficient post-procedure care, including monitoring vital signs and providing discharge instructions.
- Streamlined pre-and post-operative processes by collaborating closely with surgical teams during complex procedures.
- Expedited recovery times by promptly addressing postoperative complications such as infections or bleeding events.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within gastroenterology nursing.
- Revised ordered screening tests and advised patients on preventive care treatments to promote ongoing health of patients.
- Promoted early detection of gastrointestinal complications through regular monitoring and prompt reporting of abnormal findings.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Centro Episcopal San Lucas Ponce Hospital
05.2004 - 09.2018
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Listen to patients and analyze their physical and emotional needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Provide counseling and health care education to patients.
- Coordinate care with other healthcare providers, specialists and take orders
- Stay current with advances in healthcare options, medications, and treatment plans
- Draw blood, and perform other health-related testing
- Check patient’s vital signs
- Experience in Operating Room as well as Pediatric Floor.
- Interaction with patient and family
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Solves problems, best communication
- Educated patient and family
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science of Nursing
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR05.2004
Skills
-Endoscopy Procedures
-Patient care including assessment and preventative care
-Teamwork and Collaboration
-Medication and IV administration, Wound care
-Time Management , problem solving
-Multitasking
-Excellent Communication
-Active Listening and Effective Communication
-Decision-Making
- Patient Education
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Certifications and License
- ACLS
- PALS
- BSL
- Tuberculin Injection/ PR Health Department
- Cleaning disinfection and sterilization training/ OLYMPUS
- License/ Register Nurse Certificate 30781/ PR Health Department
Skills
- Conduct physical exams
- Take detailed health care histories
- Listen to patients and analyze their physical and emotional needs
- Provide counseling and health care education to patients
- Coordinate care with other healthcare providers, specialists and take orders
- Stay current with advances in health care options, medications, and treatment plans
- Draw blood, and perform other health-related testing
- Check a patient’s vital signs
- Covering vacation in OR and Pediatric Unit
- Organize data in the system
- Interaction with patient and family
- Solves problems, best communication
- Educated patient and family
Languages
English
Spanish
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Gastrointestinal Nurse
Centro Medico Episcopal San Lucas Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Centro Episcopal San Lucas Ponce Hospital
05.2004 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Science of Nursing
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
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