ANITA KALMS
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive care career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Pediatric Registered Nurse FLOAT
Nemours Children's Hospital
04.2025 - Current
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Registered Nurse Observation / Emergency Room
Nemours Children's Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Utilization Review Nurse
Nemours Children's Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Reviewed patient records using electronic health record systems to assess the appropriateness of services provided and ensure compliance with clinical guidelines.
- Conducted utilization review meetings with interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care plans and identify opportunities for improvement in resource management.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and accreditation standards by maintaining accurate documentation of all utilization review activities.
Registered Nurse Clinical Observation Unit
AdventHealth
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Neuro Medical PCU , AdventHealth
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Agency Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2024 - Current
AGENCY LPN/RN Staff Nurse
SABAL CARE
11.2022 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations
PCT
AdventHealth
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
Realtor
La Rosa Lake Nona Realty
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
Sales Associate
Medplus RX Pharmacy
07.2016 - 07.2020
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Winter Park, FL04-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
10.2022
Licenced Practical Nurse - Nursing
Herzing University
12.2021
Skills
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient and Family Education
- Clinical observations
- Pediatric nursing care
- Room preparation
- Complaint resolution
- Scheduling
Languages
French
English
Spanish
Akan (Ghana, West Africa)
Portuguese
CLINICAL HOURS
ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO 140 HOURS PER SEMESTER
Completed 180 hours of clinical at HCA UCF LAKE NONA MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
September 1st 2022- October 31st 2022
Certification
TNCC
ACLS/BLS/PALS
IV
EKG
Timeline
Ambulatory Pediatric Registered Nurse FLOAT
Nemours Children's Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Utilization Review Nurse
Nemours Children's Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025
Agency Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Observation / Emergency Room
Nemours Children's Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse Clinical Observation Unit
AdventHealth
02.2023 - 01.2024
AGENCY LPN/RN Staff Nurse
SABAL CARE
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Neuro Medical PCU , AdventHealth
03.2022 - 03.2023
PCT
AdventHealth
07.2021 - 03.2022
Realtor
La Rosa Lake Nona Realty
09.2020 - 01.2022
Sales Associate
Medplus RX Pharmacy
07.2016 - 07.2020
Licenced Practical Nurse - Nursing
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
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