Carolina Betances
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with background in Progressive Care Unit. Experience includes managing critical patient care, implementing treatment plans and educating patients about health conditions. Possess strong skills in patient assessment, acute care and medical team collaboration. Demonstrated impact through improved patient outcomes and high standard of personalized patient care provided.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Broward Health Coral Springs
Coral Springs , Florida
05.2023 - Current
- Provided patient assessments and monitored vital signs.
- Educated patients about their treatments and medications.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care plans and progress notes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored effects on patients' conditions.
- Evaluated changes in physical or mental status of patients and reported to physicians immediately.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for discharged patients.
- Established strong relationships with patients, families, and staff members through effective communication techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the progressive care unit environment.
- Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
Nurse Extern
Broward General Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Assessed patient vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation.
- Administered medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare team members and patients and families.
- Monitored laboratory test results and communicated any abnormal findings to physicians or nurses.
- Conducted educational sessions on disease prevention methods to patients and families.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols while providing patient care services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning activities.
- Supported clinical staff during diagnostic tests or surgical procedures.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Communicated and interacted with patients to determine need for assistance or emotional and physical support.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08-2022
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Family Support
- Vitals monitoring
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Administration
- Health Promotion
- Fluid Intake Monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring
- Needs Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Broward Health Coral Springs
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
Broward General Medical Center
04.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
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