Annie Chen
Miramar,USA
Summary
Currently working as a registered nurse on an orthopedic medical surgical and telemetry floor for over a year. On the floor, the patient census includes joint replacement surgeries, fractures, wounds, and a variety of other diagnoses. I am organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Trustworthy, efficient, punctual, and motivated in completion of required tasks. I can speak and understand Mandarin. Enjoy working with others and helping people all around. I am always willing to learn and quick on my feet.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Orthopedics, Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Memorial West Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Work with specialized knee and hip replacement patients. Managing their care after the surgery including pain, physical therapy, and transitioning to home.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Nurse Extern, Trauma Progressive Care Unit
Broward Health Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and bathing care for patients
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Supported nursing staff by identifying and reporting changes in patient condition, evaluating safety concerns and assisting treatment procedures that are within my scope of responsibility
Food Server
Crazy Crab
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep the restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business
Team Member
Jamba Juice
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties
- Make smoothies and follow recipes to deliver the best product
- Elevated customer satisfaction through followup and enthusiastic customer service
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies
Food Server
Blue Ginger
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep the restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
- Elevated customer satisfaction through followup and enthusiastic customer service
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies
Education
Bachelor's of Science (BSN) - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2023
High School Diploma -
Everglades High School
Miramar, FL06.2019
Skills
- Patient Care
- Compassionate Care
- Critical Thinking
- Hardworking
- Eager to learn
- Dedicated
- Organized
- Attentive
Leadership Experience
- SWOT ( Skin, Wound, Ostomy Team) at Memorial West Hospital 08/24 - Current. Responsible for getting team together one Thursday each month. As a team, work on preventing and resolving pressure injuries. Making sure all qualified patients have the proper materials and equipment to maintain skin integrity.
- Privacy Champion at Memorial West Hospital 10/23 - Current. Responsible for attending meetings on HIPAA and new educational information regarding privacy. Then bringing those information to share with the unit.
- Camp Kesem at FIU Operations Director, 08/20 - 06/21, Responsible for camp planning including activity schedules, daily activities, transportation, and special guests., Responsible for coordinating assignments., Responsible for tracking and requesting in kind donations for events.
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), 07/2023 - 07/2025
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 09/2023 - 09/2025
Awards
- Daisy Awards Memorial West Hospital
- Dean's List - Florida International University
- Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholar
Volunteer Experience
- Activity Pal/Family Pal, Camp Boggy Creek, FL, Built relationships and communicated with children diagnosed with cancer and their families., Chose materials and assisted with wood work., Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe yet exciting weekend.
- Volunteer, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Miramar, FL, Worked alongside nurses and floor secretaries to assist with any needs., Brought water, ice, and any other necessities that patients need., Assisted with discharging patients by bringing them to main entrance., Maintained and respected privacy as well as confidentiality to promote a safe environment.
- Den Chief, Boy Scouts of America, Davie, FL, Worked alongside the Boy Scout community to create a fun week for the kids., Led a group of campers for the week to attend several activities., Ensured safety of the campers throughout the whole week.
References
- Darleen Cherry, Memorial West Hospital, 5W Clinical Manager, 954-844-1350
- Genesis Paz Vale, Memorial West Hospital, Charge Nurse, 954-305-6969
- Cindy Xu, Crazy Crab, Assistant Manager, 646- 508-4426
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Orthopedics, Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Memorial West Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern, Trauma Progressive Care Unit
Broward Health Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
Food Server
Crazy Crab
05.2020 - 07.2022
Food Server
Blue Ginger
12.2019 - 03.2020
Team Member
Jamba Juice
08.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Everglades High School
Bachelor's of Science (BSN) - Nursing
Florida International University
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