Obtain employment as a nurse based upon experience and education. Dedicated and compassionate Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Angels Of Care
Tallahassee, FL
09.2024 - Current
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Counseled family members on how best to cope with stress associated with caring for an ill relative at home.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Coordinated discharge planning with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
Assessed patient health and condition by performing physical examinations, taking vital signs, and reviewing medical histories.
Advised caregivers on proper nutrition, hygiene and exercise regimens appropriate for the age and condition of their loved one.
Maintained knowledge base regarding current trends in nursing practices through attendance at professional meetings, seminars, conferences.
Conducted follow up visits at home or in facility settings as required by physicians orders or agency policy and procedure guidelines.
Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing home health services delivery.
Initiated emergency measures when indicated for acute changes in conditions requiring immediate intervention.
Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans of care for each assigned patient.
Developed individualized care plans for patients based on assessments and identified needs.
Charge Registered Nurse
Yes Care Corp
Tallahassee, Florida
01.2024 - 08.2024
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Facilitated communication between healthcare team members regarding complex cases or changing conditions.
Led weekly staff meetings to review policies, procedures, and current events within the organization.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
Home Healthcare LPN
Encompass Healthcare
Tallahassee, FL
02.2021 - 01.2024
Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes
Conducted regular evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed
Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care
Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and services
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated physicians with observations and concerns
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue
Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing
Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing
Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection
Developed individualized rehabilitative care to facilitate patients returning to productive lifestyle.
CORRECTIONAL LPN
Corizon Health Inc, Leon County Detention Facility
Tallahassee, FL
12.2016 - 02.2021
Ensure that tasks, activities and functions assigned to others can safely be performed by the person receiving the assignment based on their educational preparation
Provide monitoring of tasks, activities and functions that are assigned to others to ensure proper understanding and completion
Visit the infirmary daily and documents encounters in patients' Medical Record as assigned
Ensures all documentation is timed, legible and signed
Ensures all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned within seventy-two (72) hours
Contribute to the assessment of the health status of patients
Participate in the development and modification of a patient's plan of care
Perform delegated tasks, activities and functions that are consistent with prior educational preparation and within scope of practice
Provide safe and effective nursing care and assumes responsibility for the care delivered
Implements patient education based on established teaching plans
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated physicians with observations and concerns
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
REVENUE SPECIALIST III
Customer Contact Center
Tallahassee, FL
11.2009 - 11.2016
(CCC) staff assisting upper management in the overall operations
Extensive knowledge of Child Support Enforcement (CSE) policies and procedures
Strong background in the use of the FL Online Recipient Integrated Data Access (FLORIDA) software system and the Child Support Enforcement Automated Management System (SAP / CAMS)
Serve as subject matter expert using CSE knowledge & interpret of SAP balances & DOR policies & procedures
Provide communication both verbally & in written form to internal & external business partners to assist in resolving escalated matters
Utilizing both live phone monitoring and the call monitoring recording system, monitor RSII call specialists providing graded evaluations as well as provide detailed feedback on the quality of service rendered by RSII staff
Monitor the contact center operating system for maximum efficiency
Update scheduling system
Provide feedback and training sessions when assigned by upper management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tallahassee State College
Tallahassee, FL
12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL
12.2023
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lively Technical Center
Tallahassee, FL
06.2016
Skills
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Staff direction and task delegation
Data management
Training & Development
Flexible
Educating families
Patient triaging
First Aid/CPR
Documenting incidents
Empathetic and compassionate
Supervision & Leadership
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Conflict Resolution
Wound Management
Electronic Health Records Management
Patient Care Oversight
Medication Administration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Angels Of Care
09.2024 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Yes Care Corp
01.2024 - 08.2024
Home Healthcare LPN
Encompass Healthcare
02.2021 - 01.2024
CORRECTIONAL LPN
Corizon Health Inc, Leon County Detention Facility