Charity Guzman
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated ICU Registered Nurse offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Jackson Memorial Health System
Miami , FL
2024.04 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.
- Educated patients on lifestyle changes improving health outcomes.
- Performed diagnostic tests including but not limited to EKG's, arterial blood gas sampling, and cardiac enzymes.
- Assisted with intubating critically ill patients needing mechanical ventilation.
- Evaluated laboratory values for abnormal results and notified physicians accordingly.
- Provided optimal care, support and life-saving interventions in emergency situations.
ICU Registered Nurse
North Shore Medical Center Miami
Miami , FL
2023.01 - 2024.04
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Registered Nurse
Villa Maria Rehabilitation Hospital
Miami , FL
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses.
- Oversaw safety and compliance with patient confidentiality requirements.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Villa Maria Rehabilitation Hospital
Miami , FL
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Franco nursing and Rehabilitation
Miami , FL
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Quotient Sciences
Miami , FL
2016.01 - 2019.12
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Collected blood or tissue samples from patients for lab work.
- Maintained and tested sterility of medical equipment.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2024-12
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy Hospital College of Nursing A Program of Plantation General Hospital
Miami, FL12.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Miami, FL12.2019
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Long-Term Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Ventilator Care
- Colostomy Care
- Infectious Disease Control
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Tracheostomy Care
- Diabetes Management
- Bi-Lingual in English and spanish
- Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
- Progressive care float
Languages
Bilingual English/Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Jackson Memorial Health System
2024.04 - Current
ICU Registered Nurse
North Shore Medical Center Miami
2023.01 - 2024.04
Registered Nurse
Villa Maria Rehabilitation Hospital
2022.01 - 2023.01
Licensed Practical Nurse
Villa Maria Rehabilitation Hospital
2021.01 - 2022.01
Licensed Practical Nurse
Franco nursing and Rehabilitation
2020.01 - 2021.01
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Quotient Sciences
2016.01 - 2019.12
BSN - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy Hospital College of Nursing A Program of Plantation General Hospital
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
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