Patient-oriented Nurse with Number years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Area of expertise specialty.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Orlando Health Chemotherapy Nurse
Orlando Health
Orlando , Florida
Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Orlando , Florida
12.2017 - Current
Protected patients from harm by following precise hospital security requirements.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Cared for patients in Number-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Type workshops.
Administered medications to Number patients and monitored response to medications.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Identified Type and Type conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for Type rehabilitation unit.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Participated in Type policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
RN Floor Nurse
Adventist Health System
Celebration, FL
12.2010 - 02.2018
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Home Health Nurse
Professional Nurse Staffing
Lakeland, FL
12.2009 - 12.2010
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
RN Staff Nurse
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
Winter Haven, FL
05.2009 - 12.2009
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.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.