Registered nurse, with over 2 1/2 years of clinical experience on a 45-bed Progressive Care Unit, and 20 years of experience in client care, as a licensed massage therapist. Brings forth a compassionate nature, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to safe patient care. Teamwork-oriented, adaptable, and skilled in written and verbal communication. Experienced in providing care to a diverse patient population.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Broward Health North Medical Center
07.2022 - 03.2025
Provided direct patient care, in accordance with hospital policy and procedures, and evidence-based best practice. Strict emphasis on ensuring patient privacy, maintaining dignity, safety, and comfort.
Administered medications safely in accordance with the 5 rights; monitored for expected and adverse results. Titrated medication, as appropriate, to achieve specified goal.
Educated patients, and support persons, regarding medication administration, medical procedures, initiated and discontinued medications, and home care.
Thoroughly documented assessments, changes in conditions, communications with physician, and patient support person.
Delivered exceptional care to patients with a diverse range of acute & chronic illnesses, e.g., CHF, Sepsis, CKD, MI, GI bleed. Monitored vital signs, and patient presentation, post cardiac catheterization, cardioversion, endoscopy, and colonoscopy.
Experienced in monitoring telemetry, assessing and treating rhythm changes in accordance with physician’s plan of care.
Skin Wound Assessment Team committee member: Identified at-risk patients, and implemented a multi-disciplinary approach to prevent skin breakdown while hospitalized.
Massage Therapist/Trainer
Eden Day Spa
02.2008 - 04.2022
Provided therapeutic massage sessions ranging from 25-110 minutes, including a pre-session consultation, to formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
Effectively communicated with co-workers regarding client concerns, and to ensure services were provided in a timely fashion.
Taught clients appropriate rehabilitative exercises, and recommended topical treatments for home care, as needed.
Trained new therapists on various treatment protocols, client consultations, and general workings of the spa.
Education
Associate Of Science In Nursing -
Broward College
Coconut Creek, FL
12.2021
Diploma - Massage Theory In Practice
SNI School Of Massage & Spa
Lake Worth, FL
05.2002
Associate Of Arts -
Palm Beach Community College
Boca Raton, FL
08.1999
Skills
Interpersonal skills/Active listening
Compassionate care
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Telemetry monitoring
Lab result interpretation
IV medication administration and management
Blood transfusion
Certification
Florida Department Of Health Registered Nurse License #9593442- Expires April 2027
Florida Department Of Health Massage Therapy License #MA36528- Expires August 2027
Basic Life Support/CPR Certification- Expires November 2025
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- Expires January 2027