Damarley Westcarr
Miramar,Florida
Summary
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient care and charting skills gained through five years of experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. BLS and CPR certified (current). Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hca Aventura Hospital
Aventura, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Pines
02.2009 - 07.2020
- Provide high-quality patient care as an in-demand per-diem CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing
- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Angels House
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in a 120-bed long-term-care facility
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab draws and glucose checks, and providing pre& post-operative care
- Adhered to safety guidelines; completed hospital’s three-hour Patient Safety Training Program
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients’ status.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
HCI College
Fort Lauderdale, FL04.2019
patient care technician Program -
Florida Career College
Hollywood, FL01.2009
Medical Assistant program -
Everest institute
Miami, FL01.2008
Skills
- Patient Care & Safety
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Precepting
- Medical Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Monitoring
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Seizure Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Infection Control Measures
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hca Aventura Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Pines
02.2009 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Angels House
01.2009 - 01.2010
Associates Degree in Nursing -
HCI College
patient care technician Program -
Florida Career College
Medical Assistant program -
Everest institute