Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mandala Healing Center
West Palm Beach, FL
12.2023 - Current
Administered medications as prescribed by physician to reduce withdrawal symptoms or cravings during detoxification period.
Maintained accurate records of patient care including assessments, treatments, medications administered, progress notes.
Monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety during detoxification process.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Good Samaritan Hospital
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2023 - 10.2023
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
10.2020 - 12.2022
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Pre-op/Post-Op Registered Nurse
Midtown Surgical Center
Delray Beach, FL
12.2020 - 02.2022
Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts.
Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
Patient Access Representative
Conifer Health
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
07.2018 - 02.2020
Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
Registered patients by completing face-to-face interviews to obtain demographic, insurance and medical information.
Reported liabilities and risk management concerns to supervisor for review.
Communicated financial obligations to patients and collected fees at time of service.
Processed patient responsibility estimate determined by insurance at pre-registration.
Applied knowledge of payer requirements and utilized on-line eligibility systems to verify patient coverage and policy limitations.
Reviewed eligibility responses to assess patient benefit level and prepare estimates.
Screened patients for eligibility for state, local and federal assistance programs.
Obtained necessary signatures for privacy laws and consent for treatment.
Updated reference materials with Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer requirements, guidelines, policies and list of accepted insurance plans.
Office Manager
Prosperity Oaks Physician Associates
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
02.2013 - 07.2018
Oversaw digital patient charting, data entry and administrative duties regarding insurance, billing and accounts receivable.
Coordinated logistics for internal and external staff meetings and conferences.
Transcribed documents and maintained high levels of accuracy.
Managed office duties, ordered materials, organized workspaces, answered emails and made phone calls.
Developed and initiated departmental goals, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
Enforced compliance with local, state and federal healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements, HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA.
Managed patient care and clinic services and handled financial management, quality assurance, safety and risk management and facility maintenance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Health Career Institute
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
Skills
Patient Care Oversight
Clear Patient Communication
Persuasive and credible; able to influence without authority
Capable of working independently and as a team
Proficient in IV insertion and infusion
Ultrasound IV
Patient Care Assessment
Patient Condition Monitoring
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Infection Control
Critical Thinking
Accurate Documentation
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [2018 to present]
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification [2021 to present]
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification [2021 to present]
ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration [2023 - 2025]