CICELY LACUSKY
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Dedicated RN Supervisor with over a decade of experience in patient management and staff training. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and fostering team collaboration to ensure high-quality patient care and safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN and PRN Supervisor
Martin Coast Health and Rehab
Hobe Sound, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitor patient vital signs and report changes to medical staff promptly.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Assist in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
- Implement infection control measures to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Evaluate patient outcomes and adjust care plans based on feedback and assessment findings.
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records for continuity of care.
RN Supervisor
Savannas Park
Port Saint Lucie, FL
12.2014 - 09.2026
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans to enhance quality of service delivered.
- Conducted staff training sessions to improve clinical skills and patient interaction.
- Monitored patient outcomes and adjusted care protocols for optimal results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline communication and workflow efficiencies.
- Led initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction through feedback implementation processes.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among staff, promoting a positive work environment and teamwork.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Worked at least 8 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Staff RN
Saint Lucie Medical Center
Port Saint Lucie, FL
12.2005 - 02.2026
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and recovery processes.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies to enhance team performance.
Staff RN and PRN Supervisor
Health South Rehab
Vero Beach, FL
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing conditions and reporting changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, ensuring understanding of treatment regimens.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Served as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in accordance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Staff RN Ortho-Neuro Unit
Saint Lucie Medical Center
Port Saint Lucie, FL
11.2005 - 02.2010
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08-2004
Associate of Arts - General
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2003
High School Diploma -
Monona Grove High School
Monona Grove, WI06-1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control measures
- Patient management
- Condition monitoring
- Patient care coordination
- Family education
- Clinical judgment
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Charting and documentation
- HIPAA and confidentiality
- Taking vital signs
- Inter-disciplinary collaboration
- Medication administration
- Specimen collection
- Vaccine administration
- Chronic disease management
- Hospice care
- Team training and development
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound care management
- Critical thinking
- Patient care assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control
- Documentation
- Delegation and motivation
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
Timeline
Staff RN and PRN Supervisor
Martin Coast Health and Rehab
12.2023 - Current
RN Supervisor
Savannas Park
12.2014 - 09.2026
Staff RN and PRN Supervisor
Health South Rehab
01.2011 - 01.2013
Staff RN
Saint Lucie Medical Center
12.2005 - 02.2026
Staff RN Ortho-Neuro Unit
Saint Lucie Medical Center
11.2005 - 02.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Associate of Arts - General
Broward College
High School Diploma -
Monona Grove High School