CRISTIN FLORES
3 Macintosh Lane, Selden,NY
Summary
Over 13 yrs of Dedicated Registered Nursing Experience. Extremely Compassionate. Empathetic. Disease Management. Assessments. Patient Advocacy. Flexible Hours. Evidence-Based Holistic Care Provider. Extensive Nursing Skills. Outpatient Surgery, Sub-Acute and Home Care Training and Experience. Medication and IV Administration. Strong Communication Skills. Training of New Staff. Excellent Leadership Ability. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving. Time Management. Electronic Medical Record Charting. Detailed Documentation. Extremely Hard Worker. Team Motivator. Confident RN Professional with an Unparalleled Work Ethic. Represents Employer in a Positive Light. Provides Excellent Patient Care. Adheres to Strict Regulations outlined by the State.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Nurse-Outpatient Procedural Registered Nurse
New York Spine and Pain Specialist-New York Health
Ridge, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Supervise the work and performance of assigned clinical team members
- Directs and coordinates daily nursing assignments for RN's, LPN's, Clinical Support MA's and other healthcare providers as needed
- Monitors and directs the efficient and appropriate patient flow of the procedure suite and exam rooms
- Delegate and provide guidance to members of the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care
- Train and mentor new team members in accordance with standardized departmental policy and procedure
- Maintain and enforce all safety policies and procedures
- Intra procedural and peri procedural patient preparation including IV placement and medication administration as ordered
- Provided post-operative care for patients recovering from procedures
- Maintain accurate, real time documentation completion within the electronic health care record in ONCO
Registered Nurse
Suffolk Vascular Associates
Port Jefferson Station, NY
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Perform thorough preoperative patient assessment and care required in outpatient surgical setting
- Proficient ability to insert and maintain peripheral IV lines as well as access and maintain Central lines
- Administer IV medications for moderate sedation under direct care of operating physician
- Provide monitored care during surgical procedure
- Execute proper use, care and handling of surgical equipment to ensure safety of staff and patient
- Prepare and maintain sterile field during entire surgical procedure
- Assist surgeon by passing instruments and other items as needed
- Performs safe and individualized nursing care for patient in immediate post-op/post-anesthesia period
- Educate patients and their families regarding post procedure care at home
- Electronic charting of patient care using Epic
Registered Nurse-Field Nurse
Catholic Home Care
Farmingdale, NY
10.2011 - 12.2021
- Perform physical examinations
- Collect patient health history
- Assess, develop and implement patient plan of care
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans and disease process management
- Administer medications
- Provide simple and complex wound care including negative pressure wound therapy systems
- Manage ostomies, urinary diversion devices and pleural drainage catheters
- Consult with supervisors and healthcare team to decide on the best treatment plan for patients
- Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes
- Provide palliative care
- Document all assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Heavy use of Netsmart electronic medical record system/programs
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Riverhead, NY
08.2010 - 10.2011
- Supervised and delegated shift patient care to LPN and CNA staff on a 60-patient unit
- Safely and effectively administered medications via PO, IV, IM, Sub-Q and Central Lines
- Performed sound, ethical and independent decision-making consistent with protocols
- Provided competent care of orthopedic patients in rehabilitation phase of hospitalization
- Provided professional and compassionate direct patient care
- Electronic charting and documentation of patient care using SigmaCare
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY01-2010
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of New York - License number 628433
- Wound Care Certification- Certification number 191060975
- AHA BLS Certification
- AHA ACLS Certification
Timeline
Head Nurse-Outpatient Procedural Registered Nurse
New York Spine and Pain Specialist-New York Health
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Suffolk Vascular Associates
01.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse-Field Nurse
Catholic Home Care
10.2011 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
Peconic Bay Medical Center
08.2010 - 10.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
- Registered Nurse in the State of New York - License number 628433
- Wound Care Certification- Certification number 191060975
- AHA BLS Certification
- AHA ACLS Certification
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