Dorothy Orlando
North Port,FL
Summary
Healthcare Professional - New registered nurse with 30 years experience as an LPN, administrative and field nursing; successful in achieving and exceeding employer's expectations with consistency and outstanding performance. Strengths include: well developed planning, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to complete multiple tasks on time.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Englewood Hospital
Englewood, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Companion Caregiver
Laura Cooley
Venice, FL
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips
Office Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Group – Venice Family Practice
Venice , FL
01.2016 - 08.2022
- In office procedures: EKGs, injections, ear lavage, and wound care.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
Staff Nurse
The Springs at South Biscayne – Assisted: Living and Memory Care
North Port , FL
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care and continuing care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Nursing Supervisor
Village on the Isle – Assisted Living
Venice, FL
10.2008 - 09.2015
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Maintained strong commitment to patient care through dedicated case management and treatment delivery.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Supervised staff of 7 certified nursing assistants
Education
Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte, FL12.1993
High School Diploma - undefined
Lemon Bay High School
Englewood, FL06.1987
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Immunization Administration
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse expires 6/2025
- CPR expires 6/2024
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Englewood Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Companion Caregiver
Laura Cooley
07.2022 - 02.2024
Office Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Group – Venice Family Practice
01.2016 - 08.2022
Staff Nurse
The Springs at South Biscayne – Assisted: Living and Memory Care
08.2015 - 12.2015
Nursing Supervisor
Village on the Isle – Assisted Living
10.2008 - 09.2015
Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Charlotte Technical College
High School Diploma - undefined
Lemon Bay High School