DIANA VEGA
Daytona Beach,USA
Summary
Diligent Nurse, with 5.5+ years of work experience. Aiming to provide knowledge of conflict resolution, patient needs, detailed assessments, and satisfaction to successfully fill the position at hand and be an asset to the company. Frequently praised as focused by my peers, I can be relied upon to help achieve many goals.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Nurse
AdventHealth
Daytona Beach, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Administered patient care plans to optimize rehabilitation outcomes and enhance recovery processes.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' progress, adjusting care strategies as necessary for improvement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment and ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation techniques, fostering understanding of treatment goals and expectations.
- Developed individualized therapy programs to address unique patient needs, promoting independence in daily activities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Neuro PCU Nurse
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Administered patient care, including medication management and symptom monitoring, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and establish appropriate interventions.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided consistent wound care to promote healing and prevent infection. and dressing changes on schedule.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Received the 2024 Daisy Award.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Administer medications and treatments, including catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, and douches.
- Responded to patient call signals and intercoms to assess and address patient needs promptly.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
- Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.
- Recorded and communicated observations of patient behavior and symptoms to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and comfort.
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
- Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or movable beds.
- Set up treating or testing equipment, such as oxygen tents, portable radiograph (x-ray) equipment, or overhead irrigation bottles, as directed by a physician or nurse.
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
- Lift patients safely from beds or tables to ensure comfort and minimize risk of injury.
- Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Education
A.S. - Nursing
CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF ALLIED HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY
Altamonte Springs, FL04-2019
High School Diploma -
LAKELAND SENIOR
Orlando, FL05-2007
Skills
- Computer literacy
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Wound care
- Discharge planning
- Catheter care
- Advanced Patient Assessment
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Proficient Computer Skills
- Fully Bilingual in Spanish
- Professional conduct
Certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) Cert
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Rehabilitation Nurse
AdventHealth
09.2024 - Current
Neuro PCU Nurse
AdventHealth
08.2023 - 09.2024
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Orlando Health
08.2018 - 03.2020
A.S. - Nursing
CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF ALLIED HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY
High School Diploma -
LAKELAND SENIOR