Responsible for the nursing care of 5-6 pre- and post- operative general surgery patients including orthopedic, GI, Bariatric surgery,GYN, oral surgery, and podiatry patients in addition to general medical patients
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medical and surgical procedures, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens including medication and pain management techniques
Collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team of medical and healthcare professionals composed of physicians, nurse managers, dieticians, social workers, case managers, and physical therapists
Charge nurse on rotation for 24-bed unit with responsibility of assignment delegation, prioritization, and patient care
Preceptor of newly hired and student Registered Nurses.
Trauma Registered Nurse
Jackson South Community Hospital
Miami, United States
04.2014 - 05.2021
Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for a variety of illnesses and injuries
Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Detected, monitored, and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Telemetry, Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, United States
11.2011 - 01.2014
Assisted providers with cardiac monitoring, therapeutic measures and procedures related to cardiac monitoring
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily
Supervised and managed functions for the 48-bed unit
Assess patients' cardiac status, including EKG interpretation and arrhythmia detection, to determine appropriate interventions and treatments.
Education
Master In Nursing -
Perdue University Global
10.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Western Governors University
04.2018
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Miami Dade College
04.2011
Skills
Microsoft System (Windows, Excel, Power Point) and Cerner
Telemetry and Med-Surgical training experience
Excellent Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Fluent English and Spanish
Leadership
Organization Skills
Staff Management
Wound Care
Medical assessment
Electronic Health Records Management
Patient Education
Chronic Disease Management
Problem-Solving
Patient Care Assessment
Self Motivation
Certification
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner APRN, 11030404, 01/04/24, 04/30/25, Florida
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-BC, 2023035781, 10/02/23, 10/01/28
Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, 9328206, 2011, 04/30/25
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 01/2024, 01/2026