Chela Dornelus
Naples,FL
Summary
Organized Registered Nurse experienced in delivering comprehensive patient care and conducting accurate assessments under pressure. Collaborated effectively with doctors to uphold healthcare standards while delegating tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Committed to providing high-quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
3
3
Languages
3
3
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Woodside Health and Rehab
Naples, Florida
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control standards in the facility.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
CNA
Elmore hills healthcare and rehabilitation center
Elizabeth, New Jersey
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Education
Linden High School
Linden, NJRn - Registered Nurse
Horizon Healthcare Institute
Fort Myers, FL 06.2024 - 11.2025
Lpn - License Practical Nurse
Sierra Allied Health Academy
Plainfield, NJ 02.2016 - 12.2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Direct nursing care
- Patient care
- IV management
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Removing sutures
- Medication management
- Emergency response protocols
- Care plan development
- Electronic health records
- Vital documentation
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Staff supervision
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Family support
- Patient activities
- Direct nursing care
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Woodside Health and Rehab
07.2025 - Current
Rn - Registered Nurse
Horizon Healthcare Institute
06.2024 - 11.2025
Lpn - License Practical Nurse
Sierra Allied Health Academy
02.2016 - 12.2017
CNA
Elmore hills healthcare and rehabilitation center
03.2013 - 01.2016
Linden High School