Deborah Montfort

Compassionate new graduate Registered Nurse seeking a position within a Healthcare system. Possessing practical experience in acute patient care, health screenings and clinical team collaboration. Demonstrates strong prioritization skills, adaptability and patient-focused approach to nursing care. Contributed significantly in fast-paced environments by ensuring seamless coordination of patient services.

• Jackson Main, 01/2023, 02/2023, Medical-Surgical, Emergency department (48 hours), Performed hand hygiene, monitored vital signs, completed numerous head to toe assessments, used therapeutic communication skills with the clients, inserted IVs, and administered medication (PO, Sub Q, IM, Ophthalmic, and Topical)., Continuation and evaluation of established patient care.
• Nicklaus Children's Hospital, 11/2022, 12/2022, Emergency Department (24 hours), Attended to daily needs of patients which included rehabilitation exercises, making beds, personal hygiene and feeding., Continuation and evaluation of established patient care.
• South Miami Hospital, 09/2022, 10/2022, Labor/Delivery (24 hours), Established strong personal rapport with current and incoming patients in order to have a greater understanding of their healthcare requirements., Continuation and evaluation of established patient care.
• Jackson Main, 07/2022, 07/2022, Psychiatric Unit (48 hours), Performed hand hygiene, monitored vital signs and used therapeutic communication skills with the clients., Continuation and evaluation of established patient care.
• South Miami Hospital, 08/2020, 12/2021, Medical/Surgical PAV- Cardiac Telemetry (144 hours), Performed hand hygiene, monitored vital signs, completed numerous head to toe assessments, used therapeutic communication skills with the clients, inserted IVs, and administered medication (PO, Sub Q, IM, Ophthalmic, and Topical)., Continuation and evaluation of established patient care.
• Advent Health, 09/2019, 01/2020, Medical Surgical Unit (156 hours), Observed Physical Examination, while reviewing system diagnosis., Learned how to create appropriate assessment plans for patients. Worked with EMR, performed assessments on patients., Took patient vital signs, administered medication, assisted and observed routine medical care with various healthcare professionals., Performed thorough physical assessment, vital signs, morning care, and ADLs while using safe transfer techniques., Under supervision and hospital policies: conducted medicinal administration and acute care healing procedures such as IV therapy, patient-controlled analgesia, glucose monitoring, wound care, fluid management etc., Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to discuss care plan of clients. Developed proficient documentation skills on EMR Citrix Cerner Application system.
• Orlando Health, 01/2019, 04/2019, Progressive Care Unit (76 hours), Acquired nursing skills related to 12-lead ECGs, tracheostomies, BIPAP, Hemovac drains, wound care, PCAs, nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes, In/Out Foleys, in-dwelling urinary catheters, and Hoyer lifts., Gained valuable experience in interpreting blood work results and promptly reported critical findings to the healthcare team., Incorporated NSNA guidelines into practice, including alternate approaches to use of restraints, preventing development of pressure ulcers, preventing falls and fall injuries, pain management and establishing therapeutic relationships., Independently prepared patients for discharge by presenting discharge summaries, information on medications and educating on post-operative infection prevention., Consistently administered medications by observing and consulting organization policies and procedures.

• Registered Nurse (Florida Compact License, #9639294) State of Florida
• BLS American Heart Association
• ACLS American Heart Association

• Leung Medical Center, North Miami, FL, 05/2015, 09/2015, Observed Physical Examination, while reviewing system diagnosis., Learned how to create appropriate assessment plans for patients, establish rapport and write prescriptions., Conducted history and physicals of urgent/emergent presentations in diverse adult population., Observed how to order and interpret diagnostic testing and imaging., Collaborated care with nurses, medics, ER techs, case manager., Discussed diagnoses, treatment plan, role of ED, and disposition with patients; addressed psychosocial issues.
• Doctor's Hospital (Nurses Station), Coral Gables, FL, 09/2011, 05/2014, Disinfected nursing station surfaces and equipment., Assisted patients in waiting area. Escorted patients to X-Ray Department. Transported patient specimens promptly to laboratory., Restocked supply room as necessary. Discharged patients and assisted them curbside to their vehicles., Educated patients about hospital facilities and programs. Rounded on patients to assist with basic needs., Demonstrated exceptional listening, comprehension, and communication skills- written and verbally., Audited patients IVs efficiently under supervision of Infection Prevention Practitioner., Educated incoming volunteers on infection prevention, hand washing, and isolation procedures., Took water, food and other needs to patients' rooms as needed. Answered the telephone and transferred to appropriate staff member.
• Baptist Hospital (Outpatient Center), Miami, FL, 06/2006, 06/2008, Welcomed and greeted visitors upon their arrival., Escorted patients from waiting room to examination rooms., Answered patients' call light at the nurses' station, made copies, added labels to wristbands and organized patients' discharge folder., Transported blood samples to the laboratory., Assisted technicians with making appointments, performed X-rays and handled imaging software to put images on CD., Assisted in fostering a welcoming and safe environment for patients through social interaction (sit with patients and listened without judgment when the patient wished to talk)., Assisted with meal support for low-risk patients. Accompanied medically stable patients, who were not at risk of exit seeking behavior.

• Licensed Registered Nurse - 08/2023-Present