Professionally trained Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Registered Nurse with 10+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Nurse
Freedom Senior Management /Sarasota Bay Club
1301 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236
06.2005 - Current
Effectively supervised LPNs, CNAs and non-clinical staff.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Followed infection control procedures.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Charge Nurse
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202
04.2012 - 03.2013
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 4 patients per shift
Charge nurse on orthopedic floor. Oversaw average of 12-16 patients per shift
Oversaw and managed 3-4 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
Registered Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
206 2nd St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
08.2008 - 07.2011
Chronic patient care on critical care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 4-6 patients per shift
Charge nurse on critical care floor. Oversaw average 16 patients per shift
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
Performed lab tests and communicated results
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Closely monitored acute conditions
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Documented patient information obtained from interviews
Delegated staff nurse duties
Monitored fluid intake and output levels
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner