Denise Quintana
Weston,FL
Summary
Compassionate Nurse proudly offering over 12 years of expertise in nursing, both in the critical care setting as well as the perioperative setting. I have strong clinical skills and judgment, as well as excellent communication/collaboration with all interdisciplinary team members. I am very dependable and very thorough with my work. I work well autonomously as well as a part of a team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Florida
05.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans in both a critical care and a perioperative care setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing culturally competent, compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Enabled smooth postoperative recovery for patients by administering medications, providing wound care, and monitoring vital signs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process.
- Expedited discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses and nursing students, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the unit/field of nursing.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital West
05.2014 - 05.2018
- Streamlined workflow processes within the critical care unit, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Hialeah Hospital-Tenet Healthcare System
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Provided culturally competent care to patients and families.
- Assisted in the development of evidence-based protocols for the management of complex medical conditions, leading to better clinical outcomes.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2011
Skills
- Shared Governance
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Blood Transfusion
- Patient Advocacy
- Decision Making
- Preoperative Planning
- Medication Administration
- Organizational Skills
- Pain Management
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Postoperative Care
- Patient Assessment
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Management
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Wound Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Ventilator Care/Suctioning
- CVVHD
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Florida
05.2018 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital West
05.2014 - 05.2018
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Hialeah Hospital-Tenet Healthcare System
08.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University