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Alfonso Silva
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Caroline David

Gainesville

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with critical care expertise at UF Health Shands, proficient in CRRT and ultrasound techniques. Known for exceptional clinical judgment and compassionate patient care, I excel in team collaboration and thrive in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal outcomes for critically ill patients.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

UF Health Shands
Gainesville
11.2023 - Current

I am a vascular ICU nurse at UF Health Shands. I have worked as a nurse since 2023. I have worked with patients who have gone on CRRT, which is a dialysis machine that I, as an ICU nurse, am certified to run. I have worked with Echmo specialists as we have cannulated my patients at the bedside.

  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures.

Phlebotomist

UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Collected blood samples using proper venipuncture techniques and safety protocols.
  • Ensured cleanliness and organization of work area to meet health standards.
  • Prepared equipment and supplies for blood draws and other related procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions during procedures to ensure comfort and safety.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
  • Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
08-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL
06.2023

AA degree -

Santa Fe College
2021

High School diploma -

Gainesville High School
Gainesville, FL
06-2017

Skills

  • Great communication skills
  • Clinical competency
  • Computer fluency
  • Compassionate
  • Multitasking
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Ultrasound certified
  • Chest tube removal certified
  • Preceptor
  • CRRT certified
  • Critical care
  • Clinical judgment

Certification

RN

ACLS/BLS

Phlebotomy

NIHSS

Reference

Professor Melinda Swander: MSN, RN

Contact: (352) 427-5225

melinda.swander@rasmussen.edu

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Adaptable in any environment
  • Comfortable inserting IVs

Alfonso Silva

  • Clinical coordinator
  • 352-733-0600
  • alfy.silva@ufhealth.org

Languages

English & Tamil

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UF Health Shands
11.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist

UF Health Shands Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University

AA degree -

Santa Fe College

High School diploma -

Gainesville High School