BLESSING AINA
Miami,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive clinical and leadership expertise across diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrates strong adaptability in managing complex patient populations while ensuring high-quality care. Committed to improving patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and effective care coordination.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor – Weekend (EOW)
Complete Care at La Plata
La Plata, Maryland
08.2026 - Current
- Led nursing supervision and clinical leadership during weekend shifts, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and seamless continuity of operations.
- Oversee nursing staff and coordinate daily clinical activities, assignments, patient care priorities, and workflow.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and ensure timely assessment, intervention, provider notification, and escalation of care.
- Acted as clinical resource for nursing staff managing complex, acute, and medically fragile patients, enhancing team confidence and patient outcomes.
- Review and ensure accurate completion of nursing assessments, medication administration, treatments, care plans, and clinical documentation.
- Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and changes in patient condition while supporting continuity of care and efficient patient flow.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, nursing assistants, families, rehabilitation professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs.
- Respond to clinical emergencies and patient care concerns, initiate appropriate nursing interventions, and facilitate timely communication with healthcare providers.
- Promote compliance with facility policies, infection prevention practices, patient safety standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based nursing practices.
- Provide staff guidance, mentoring, and clinical support while addressing staffing and operational needs during weekend shifts.
- Participate in incident reporting, quality improvement activities, risk management, and follow-up of patient care concerns.
- Advocated for patients and residents by promoting individualized care, dignity, and safety while facilitating timely resolution of clinical concerns.
Theory & Clinical Nursing Instructor
ELH Nursing Solutions
04.2025 - Current
- Leveraged extensive acute care nursing experience to equip students with practical skills necessary for successful healthcare careers.
- Instructed nursing fundamentals including patient safety, infection prevention, vital signs, mobility, activities of daily living, communication, and professional responsibilities, promoting comprehensive student understanding.
- Demonstrated clinical skills during hands-on training sessions. and evaluate students' competency through hands-on training.
- Delivered classroom instruction and clinical education to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students, fostering foundational nursing skills.
- Mentor students in applying theoretical knowledge to real-world healthcare environments.
- Provide feedback and guidance to promote confidence, professionalism, and safe patient care practices.
- Maintain educational documentation, evaluations, and compliance with program standards.
Registered Nurse – Full-Time Float Pool
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
09.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care across multiple hospital service lines including Mother/Baby, Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Intermediate Care (IMC), Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and Neurology.
- Managed diverse patient populations, ensuring quality care for stable medical-surgical patients and those with high-acuity, rapidly changing clinical conditions.
- Perform assessments, administer medications, manage IV therapies, interpret telemetry, and implement individualized care plans.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, case managers, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Adapted to staffing needs across multiple specialty units, enhancing flexibility and responsiveness of hospital operations.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge plans, promoting understanding and ensuring safe transitions.
- Maintain accurate documentation while promoting quality, safety, and evidence-based practice.
RN Transitional Care Manager – Hybrid
AbsoluteCare
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed complex care transitions for high-risk patients across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Coordinated services with primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, pharmacies, behavioral health teams, and community resources.
- Developed individualized transition plans to improve continuity of care and reduce preventable hospital utilization.
- Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments and identified barriers impacting health outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and documented interventions in electronic care management systems to track outcomes and enhance care quality.
- Educated patients on medications, disease management, follow-up care, and healthcare navigation to empower self-management.
- Advocated for patients to improve access, engagement, and successful care transitions.
Registered Nurse – Observation Unit (Travel Contract)
Prolink Staffing / Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered care to adult patients requiring short-term treatment, diagnostic evaluation, and close clinical monitoring.
- Managed patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, infectious, and complex medical conditions.
- Performed assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, telemetry monitoring, and clinical interventions.
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges to enhance patient flow and reduce wait times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate safe transitions of care and optimize patient outcomes.
- Provided patient education to clarify treatment plans and ensure adherence to discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (Travel)
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions / HCA Florida JFK Hospital
Atlantis, Florida
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed telemetry patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and clinical assessment.
- Administered medications, performed assessments, coordinated care plans, and supported timely discharge planning to enhance patient recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes through integrated care strategies.
- Provided direct bedside nursing care to acutely ill adult patients in a 516-bed Level II Trauma Center.
Transitional Care Coordinator RN / Remote Case Manager
naviHealth, Inc.
Brentwood, Tennessee
10.2018 - 04.2023
- Coordinated transitions of care across acute hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, LTACs, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living facilities, and home settings to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Reduced readmissions through proactive care coordination and discharge planning.
- Collaborated with providers, insurers, social workers, therapists, patients, and families to coordinate comprehensive care plans and support patient needs.
- Conducted utilization reviews using InterQual criteria to assess appropriateness of care and optimize patient outcomes.
Float Pool Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical
North Shore Medical Center
Miami, Florida
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Provided patient-centered nursing care for adult medical-surgical patients, enhancing recovery and comfort.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care units.
- Ensured patient safety and adherence to quality care standards through meticulous documentation and monitoring.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Professional Development Cosmetology
Sheridan Vocational and Technical school
Hollywood, Florida
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed Florida-approved Cosmetology Program and obtained state licensure.
- Maintained clinical nursing competency through per diem agency assignments.
- Continued professional development while strengthening communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (Travel)
Broward Health Imperial Point
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Delivered comprehensive care to acutely ill medical-surgical and telemetry patients, ensuring optimal recovery and comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and coordinated multidisciplinary approaches to enhance patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse – Step-Down/Telemetry Monitor Technician
Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood, Florida
02.2014 - 09.2018
- Delivered nursing care in telemetry, progressive care, and medical-surgical units at Level I Trauma Center, enhancing patient recovery.
- Coordinated care for complex patients, ensuring close monitoring and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse medical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop treatment plans.
Staff Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Holy Cross/Westside regional / Parallon
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Managed assessment, treatment, monitoring, and discharge of acute medical and cardiac patients to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Administered medications while actively participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care standards.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
Travel Registered Nurse – ICU / Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
MedPro Staffing / HCA Florida Westside Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Delivered comprehensive care for critically ill and medically complex patients, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Streamlined patient admissions in a fast-paced hospital, enhancing efficiency and patient flow., emergencies, interventions, and discharge planning.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings across various units.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and therapies.
Charge Registered Nurse
Hospice By The Sea
Boca Raton, Florida
10.2012 - 04.2014
- Supervised nursing operations and coordinated end-of-life care.
- Mentored staff and implemented quality improvement initiatives.
- Supervised nursing staff in delivering compassionate end-of-life care.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary team members.
- Conducted patient assessments and monitored vital signs regularly.
Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Intelistaff
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Coordinated care for acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring timely interventions and prioritizing patient needs.
- Delivered compassionate patient care in diverse healthcare settings across multiple locations.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support and needs.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood, Florida
10.2011 - 11.2012
- Monitored cardiac rhythms to identify arrhythmias, managed acute conditions to stabilize patients, and coordinated patient care among multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment and assessed changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families about heart monitoring procedures and health management.
Registered Nurse – ICU / Medical-Surgical
Kindred Hospital South Florida
Hollywood, Florida
09.2010 - 11.2011
- Provided care for critically ill and medically complex patients in a long-term acute care setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Waterbury, CT03-2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaSkills
- Acute Care Nursing Critical Care Telemetry Observation Nursing Progressive Care ICU Emergency support Medical-Surgical Nursing Neurology Pediatrics Maternal Health Chronic Care Management Palliative Care
- Patient Education
- Patient Care Simulation
- Student Evaluation
- Staff Development
- Mentorship
- Care Coordination
- Transitional care
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Supervision
- Staff Mentoring
- Quality enhancement
- Regulatory adherence
- Team collaboration
- Epic
- Cerner
- Meditech
- Allscripts
- CareCast
- InterQual
- EMR management
- Microsoft Office
- InterQual
- EMR management
- Microsoft Office
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse | Acute Care Specialist | Clinical Educator | Transitional Care Leader
Certification
Registered Nurse – Florida, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR – American Heart Association, Florida Licensed Cosmetologist
Timeline
RN Supervisor – Weekend (EOW)
Complete Care at La Plata
08.2026 - Current
RN Transitional Care Manager – Hybrid
AbsoluteCare
10.2025 - 03.2026
Theory & Clinical Nursing Instructor
ELH Nursing Solutions
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Full-Time Float Pool
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Observation Unit (Travel Contract)
Prolink Staffing / Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (Travel)
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions / HCA Florida JFK Hospital
05.2023 - 01.2024
Professional Development Cosmetology
Sheridan Vocational and Technical school
01.2021 - 12.2021
Float Pool Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical
North Shore Medical Center
12.2020 - 04.2022
Transitional Care Coordinator RN / Remote Case Manager
naviHealth, Inc.
10.2018 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (Travel)
Broward Health Imperial Point
10.2016 - 09.2018
Staff Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Holy Cross/Westside regional / Parallon
05.2014 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse – Step-Down/Telemetry Monitor Technician
Memorial Regional Hospital
02.2014 - 09.2018
Travel Registered Nurse – ICU / Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
MedPro Staffing / HCA Florida Westside Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2014
Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Intelistaff
11.2012 - 06.2013
Charge Registered Nurse
Hospice By The Sea
10.2012 - 04.2014
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital
10.2011 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse – ICU / Medical-Surgical
Kindred Hospital South Florida
09.2010 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College