Carol Yepez Torres
Miami,FL
Summary
Highly motivated professional with over 9 years experience in patient care, able to work as well with diverse population, reliable quick learner and good problem solver. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
Miami, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Registered Nurse
Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Administered medications to 28 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Phlebotomist
HCA Healthcare
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 80 times per day.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Clínica Razetti
10.2010 - 09.2016
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CENTRO CLINICO VALENTINA CANABAL
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Assisted physicians in several procedures
- Administered medications and injections
- Assessed patient conditions
- Prepared patients for different procedures including surgery and provided post operative care as well
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately.
PACU Nurse (Recovery Room)
UNIDAD QUIRURGICA LOS LEONES
03.2009 - 12.2010
- Monitored post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
- Measured and recording patients' vital signs.
- Closely observed patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
- Treated pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately after surgery.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UCLA Venezuela
Barquisimeto, Lara07.2010
Skills
- Experience Administering Injections
- Computer Skills
- Medication Administration
- Laboratory Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Relations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- EMR Charting
- Bilingual English / Spanish
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Registered Nurse state of Florida and New Mexico.
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CET - EKG Technician
Timeline
Registered Nurse
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
02.2022 - 10.2022
Phlebotomist
HCA Healthcare
07.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CENTRO CLINICO VALENTINA CANABAL
01.2011 - 03.2014
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Clínica Razetti
10.2010 - 09.2016
PACU Nurse (Recovery Room)
UNIDAD QUIRURGICA LOS LEONES
03.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UCLA Venezuela