Barbara Woods
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Patient-oriented Nurse with 37 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 cardiac specialty.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R.N. Admission Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
01.2014 - 05.2023
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Coordinated patients' tests and treatments with other hospital departments.
- Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
RN Staff Nurse
HCA University Hospital, Currently Woodmont
04.2010 - 01.2014
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN Staff Nurse in IMC, CVIMC and Telemetry Units
Holy Cross Hospital
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN Staff Nurse in Telemetry. Post Open Heart Unit.
Cleveland Clinic Florida
03.2005 - 03.2008
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
RN, Telemetry Charge Nurse
HCA Univeristy Hsp. Currently Woodmont Hsp.
05.1999 - 03.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
CGFNS Exam
Philadelphia, PA04.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Poland
05.1986
Skills
- Diagnosing Conditions
- Patient Admission
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Affiliations
American Nursing Association.
Florida Nurses Association
Certification
- Experienced in Telemetry and Open heart recovery program - State of Illinois Nursing Licensure since 1995
- State of Florida Nursing Licensure since 1997
- current ACLS/ BLS
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
R.N. Admission Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
01.2014 - 05.2023
RN Staff Nurse
HCA University Hospital, Currently Woodmont
04.2010 - 01.2014
RN Staff Nurse in IMC, CVIMC and Telemetry Units
Holy Cross Hospital
03.2008 - 04.2010
RN Staff Nurse in Telemetry. Post Open Heart Unit.
Cleveland Clinic Florida
03.2005 - 03.2008
RN, Telemetry Charge Nurse
HCA Univeristy Hsp. Currently Woodmont Hsp.
05.1999 - 03.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
CGFNS Exam
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Poland
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