Angela Cristina Medeiros
Saint Petersburg
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with 21 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, developing strong relationships with patients, families, with respectful attitude . Through understanding of pathophysiology which I could improve during 7 years of nursing study, providing excellent evidence-based practice and patient centered care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - Emergency Department
Orlando Health
07.2024 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Accessed ports, IV drips and managed transfers to critically ill patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
RN- Central Staff Resourcing
AdventHealth
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.
- Provided quality patient care across various departments such as medsurg, ortho, mother and baby, telemetry, PCU ( cardiac, neuro, oncology) , stepdown and emergency room.
- Completed mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements as defined by unit and system by due date.
- Delivered care in a non judgemental and nondiscriminatory manner, considering the patient´s values and beliefs.
RN, Emergency Departmen
AdventHealth
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Provided emotional support to parent and their families during challenging situations, receiving consistent satisfaction ratings.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN - Emergency Department
UPA- PMF
01.2009 - 04.2022
- Optimized resource utilization by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and clinical needs.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records.
- Highly proficient in IV skills, drawing blood gases ( arterial and venous).
- Proficient in delivered medications IV/IM/SC, foley insertions, NGT, and dobhoff.
- Proactively recognized early signs of potential complications or deteriorations in patients'' conditions and initiated appropriate interventions to prevent adverse events.
- Monitored patients in cardiac drips, sedation, intubation, ventilator and Bipap.
- Fast paced ER free standing for adult and children care with up to 500 patients in 24hs.
RN - Primary/ Family Care Nurse
PMF Biguacu
02.2006 - 01.2009
- Family focused health care, performing physical exams, prescribing medications per protocol, treatment development plans, follow up with acute and chronic illnesses related to primary care.
- Women´s health (healthy prenatal and postpartum, Pap smear, screening for breast cancer and STD´s, family planning, contraception and concept).
- Adult´s health: (Assess patients with HTN, DM, TB, STD´s and HIV through specific programs developed by Federal Government)
- Child´s Health: Infant and Toddler development (assessment and screening)
- Immunizations and wound care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidade Federal De Santa Catarina
Brazil03.2024
Post Graduation - Specialist in Cardiology/ Interventional Radiology
Faculdade Israelita Albert Einstein
Brazil08.2016
Post Graduation - Specialist in Public Health Management
Universidade Federal De Santa Catarina
Brazil03.2013
Post Graduation - Specialist in Nursing Intensive Care And Emergency
Universidade Do Sul De Santa Catarina
Brazil05.2007
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- EMR- EPIC
- PIXIS - medication distribution machine
- Omnicell - medication distribution machine
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Teamwork
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Learning skills
- Ability to remain calm during emergency situations
Certification
- CES certification (CGNFS): Jan 14, 2020 New Mexico Board of Nursing
- NCLEX RN examination: Aug 21, 2020 - Sao Paulo – Brazil
- IELTS – International English Language Testing System - C1 – Sao Paulo – Brazil
Overall: 7, 0 Speaking: 7, 0 Reading: 7, 0 Writing: 6, 0 Listening: 7, 5
Test date: 04/28/2021
- RN License Florida: n : 9602165 Multi State License
Issued: 02/10/2024
Expires: 04/30/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association
- NIHSS - Certification Stroke Scale
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- CPI- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
RN - Emergency Department
Orlando Health
07.2024 - Current
RN- Central Staff Resourcing
AdventHealth
10.2022 - 07.2024
RN, Emergency Departmen
AdventHealth
06.2022 - 10.2022
RN - Emergency Department
UPA- PMF
01.2009 - 04.2022
RN - Primary/ Family Care Nurse
PMF Biguacu
02.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidade Federal De Santa Catarina
Post Graduation - Specialist in Cardiology/ Interventional Radiology
Faculdade Israelita Albert Einstein
Post Graduation - Specialist in Public Health Management
Universidade Federal De Santa Catarina
Post Graduation - Specialist in Nursing Intensive Care And Emergency
Universidade Do Sul De Santa Catarina
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