Dedicated and compassionate Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse with expertise evaluations, monitoring, and health assessments. Skilled at building rapport with patients and working effectively with physicians, nurses and staff. Knowledgeable and confident in maintaining high standards of care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
AdventHealth
07.2023 - Current
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
Registered Nurse/Team Lead Relief
Adventhealth Tampa
02.2022 - 07.2023
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, and other conditions.
Patient Care Technician
St Joseph Hospital
03.2019 - 12.2021
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Health Services
05.2016 - 03.2019
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayshore Point Nursing And Rehab Center
08.2014 - 05.2016
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for all patient rooms.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Medical Records Assistant
Pain Management Center
01.2012 - 08.2014
Audited files for completion and accuracy.
Posted medical records promptly upon accurate assembly and analysis.
Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
Prepared monthly metrics of performance measurements for review by.
Created and delivered presentations to promote health education.
Filed records for timely retrieval.
Daycare Teacher
Time Of Wonder Academy
02.2006 - 01.2011
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Tampa, FL
09.2021
No Degree - Registered Nurse
South University
Savannah, GA
08.2011
No Degree - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Aguilas International Institute
Tampa, FL
2011
No Degree - Certified EKG Technician
Aguilas International Institute
Tampa, FL
2011
No Degree - Hemodialysis Certification
Aguilas International Institute
Tampa, FL
2011
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Tampa, FL
2009
Skills
Bi- lingual: Spanish and English
Computer Literate: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Media Soft, Internet and Windows
Exemplary Customer Skills
Consciousness, systematic and respectful
Self motivated, flexible, hard worker and fast learner