Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse CDU/Observation Unit
Adventhealth East Orlando
09.2024 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
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.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Nursing Program Specialist
State of Florida Department of Health
04.2024 - Current
Stayed current on industry best practices and emerging research related to vaccinations, enhancing service quality for patients.
Contributed to improved community health by participating in local outreach initiatives promoting immunizations and preventative care measures.
Actively participated in continuing education opportunities, staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in immunization science and nursing practice.
Ensured compliance with vaccination guidelines, contributing to an overall improvement in public health outcomes.
Trained new nurses on proper immunization techniques and documentation procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment within the clinic setting.
Streamlined inventory management processes, ensuring adequate supplies of vaccines were always available for administration.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient immunization services in a timely manner.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Adventhealth Orlando
09.2023 - 09.2024
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.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
NURSE EXTERN
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
10.2022 - 09.2023
Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in Meditech and Epic.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
LEAD MATERIALS MANAGER
Adventhealth Orlando
08.2015 - 04.2022
Responsible for daily Supply Chain functions as related to assigned area
This responsibility will include processing all purchase order requisitions, confirmation and communication, credits and returns, recall announcements, and needed actions, and assures proper coding of all supply requisitions according to budget allocations
Assists in determining par-levels for both perpetual and non-perpetual inventory locations within assigned areas supply rooms
Ensures all stocking locations are monitored for the expiration of product and integrity of sterility
Responsible for tracking loan/borrowed equipment and supplies
Maintains neat, clean, and organized work area, including receiving/staging storeroom areas
Acts as Materials Management Liaison with their assigned departments to coordinate and provide assistance in cost containment measures (i.e., Monitoring of products and purchases, Supply Chain initiative projects, etc.)
Monitors backordered items and notify appropriate coordinator when backorder or product delay situation will influence patient care; assists in locating acceptable substitute products
Ensures GPO, AHS and Local contracts are being followed for product purchases, pricing monitored and updated in MMIS, compares prices to contract
Works with Service Line Database Coordinators to audit charge sheets and other related materials to ensure all items used in procedure are billed in accordance with hospital procedures
Acts as a resource for processing requests by surgeons, vendors, and staff relating to supply and equipment needs
Monitors and tracks all consignment items with vendors
Meets with vendors around product-related items.
Materials Manager
North Shore University Hospital
02.2007 - 06.2015
MANAGEMENT
Supervises transport of medical supplies to and from departments and ensures material met throughout organization
Responsible for overseeing, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and handling all medical supply
Manages requisitions, procurement, fulfillment needs are and consumption of inventory
Responsible for optimal level of inventory on hand, to ensure highest level of patient care is being provided
Communicate effectively with all levels of management, hospital personnel, external business, and community in general
Ability to operate Peoplesoft, Oracle software and familiar with bar coding system for inventory control and billing purposes
Implements quality improvement initiatives, understanding of systems and process analysis, problem identification and qualitative oversight
Spearheaded initiative to educate materials management staff in proper procedure in cleaning and issuing medical equipment
Slashing 25% within a fiscal year budget by analyzing and adjusting optimal inventory par levels for cost control and productivity
Prepares repair and damage report for medical equipment; Alaris IV pumps, KCI Wound Care machines, and feeding pumps
Trained and mentored a distribution staff of 20 for a facility of 1029 beds over the course of my employment.