Clartie Dulcio
North Port,FL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Care Director
Jacaranda Trace
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Updated systems to meet residents' needs safely and effectively.
- Coordinated care with external agencies to best support resident needs.
- Conducted admissions assessments to determine patient conditions and risk levels.
- Set and updated staff schedules, delegated assignments and monitored performance.
- Supervised and coached team members on proper procedures and care standards.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Audited charts and medication to check compliance.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care
- Oversee delivery of care for all patients in 56-bed assisted living and memory support facility, delegating nursing assignments and supervising a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, and CNAs.
- Assisted with development and execution of marketing strategies to maintain occupancy levels
Clinical Nurse Manager
Village On The Isle
10.2018 - 08.2023
- Reviewed charts on admission and weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Supervised team of sixteen nurses and twenty-four clinical nursing assistants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Led successful 43 team members comprised of RNs, LPNs and CNA.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 64 bed short and long term facility, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, CNA.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as laparoscopic surgery.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Delivered updates in patient status to MD, recording all changes in medical records.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN
Take Care Private Duty
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System
Sarasota, FL
03.2007 - 03.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning equipments.
RN
Sunrise Home Health Services
Port Charlotte, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suncoast College Of Health
Bradenton, FL06.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Suncoast College Of Health
Bradenton, FL12.2015
Skills
- High level of autonomy
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical issues understanding
- Patient care planning
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff supervision
- Quality assurance controls
- Plan of Care Understanding
- Assessment Skills
- Clinical Leadership
Certification
- Genetics/Genomics, AMNH- 2022
- IHI Training - 2022
- Wound Care, VOHRA - 2020
- Registered Nurse, License # 9495599- 2018
- CPR Certified, 2023
Timeline
Resident Care Director
Jacaranda Trace
08.2023 - 01.2024
RN
Sunrise Home Health Services
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota
12.2018 - 01.2020
Clinical Nurse Manager
Village On The Isle
10.2018 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
03.2016 - 11.2018
LPN
Take Care Private Duty
03.2016 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System
03.2007 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suncoast College Of Health
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Suncoast College Of Health