Carol N Negrón Zeda
TOA ALTA
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 6 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in Charge Nurse capacity. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers patient care and advocacy. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Acute Care
Veterans Affairs Hospital
2022.12 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Charge Nurse, Nephrologist RN, Program Management
Fresenius Kidney Care
2017.07 - 2022.12
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Coordinated and delivered direct care to nephrology patients.
- Communicated empathetically with patient concerning lifestyle factors affecting kidney health, such as diet or substance abuse and provided information on available support resources.
- Educated patients on diagnosis and condition management, offering advisement on preventive care and available treatment options.
- Administered initial assessments and conducted thorough patient interviews to establish nature of issues and medical history.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
Register Nurse, Surgical Floor
Metro Pavía Clinic
2016.07 - 2017.07
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Register Nurse, Emergency Department
Metro Pavia Clinic
2016.07 - 2017.07
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Register Nurse, Phlebotomist
Metro Pavia Clinic
2016.07 - 2017.07
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
Education
BSN Register Nurse - Nursing Arecibo
National University College
Arecibo, Puerto Rico04.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
National University College
Arecibo, Puerto Rico01.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Experienced with EQClinics, Chairedsite, and Schedulewise
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Operational Efficiency and improvements
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Team Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Patient Management
- Medical Records Management
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Patient Care and Monitoring
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the American Heart Association.
- Professional Nurses of Puerto Rico/ Colegio de Profesionales de la Enfermería de Puerto Rico (CPEPR)
- Licensed Register Nurse - 2016-present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Acute Care
Veterans Affairs Hospital
2022.12 - Current
Charge Nurse, Nephrologist RN, Program Management
Fresenius Kidney Care
2017.07 - 2022.12
Register Nurse, Surgical Floor
Metro Pavía Clinic
2016.07 - 2017.07
Register Nurse, Emergency Department
Metro Pavia Clinic
2016.07 - 2017.07
Register Nurse, Phlebotomist
Metro Pavia Clinic
2016.07 - 2017.07
BSN Register Nurse - Nursing Arecibo
National University College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
National University College
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the American Heart Association.
- Professional Nurses of Puerto Rico/ Colegio de Profesionales de la Enfermería de Puerto Rico (CPEPR)
- Licensed Register Nurse - 2016-present
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