Eduardo Chambless
Altamonte Springs,FL
Summary
With extensive experience at AdventHealth, I excel in lab result interpretation and providing culturally sensitive care. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through meticulous acute care expertise and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Achieved significant enhancements in patient care processes, underscoring my commitment to excellence in the nursing field.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
AdventHealth
New Smyrna Beach, FL
02.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained a clean work environment following infection control practices at all times.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities to ensure safe transition of care from hospital to home environment.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Documented medication administration accurately per policy and procedure guidelines.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated family members on proper wound care techniques for home management.
- Documented pharmacological interactions and managed responses to avoid advanced complications.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated and delivered quality general and procedure-specific outpatient care with special emphasis in patients.
- Communicated effectively with staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers regarding patient status changes or concerns.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes within electronic medical record system.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions; identified adverse reactions and outcomes promptly.
- Provided pre-operative education to patients, including information about the procedure, medications, anesthesia, and potential risks or complications.
- Maintained accurate records of patient medical histories, treatments, medications, test results.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Corpus Christi Outpatient Sugery
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated and delivered quality general and procedure-specific outpatient care with special emphasis in patients.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Provided patient and family education regarding the surgical procedure, post-operative care and potential risks and complications.
- Assessed patient's pre-operative health, reviewed medical history and documented vital signs.
- Monitored patient's condition during recovery period in PACU; adjusted IV fluids and administered medications as needed.
- Performed pre-operative assessment of patients including physical exam, lab work, EKG and anesthesia evaluation.
- Demonstrated competency in scrubbing techniques for various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, vascular or general surgery cases.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Roswell, NM
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases within the emergency department.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL11-1985
Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- Infectious disease control
- Chart updating
- IV management
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- Ventilator support
- Health screening
- Physical assessments
- Procedure preparations
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Patient discharging
- Patient monitoring
- Patient evaluation
- Acute care expertise
- Wound care
- Oncology authority
- IV drug therapy management
- Life-sustaining machines
- Markets research
- Feeding pumps
- Culturally sensitive
- Clinical documentation
- End-user training
Affiliations
- I am avid fisherman
- Belong to Volusia County Vespa Club
Certification
- RN License 1698282
- Certified Emergency Nurse
Accomplishments
- Multiple Daisy Awards for patient care
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Additional Care
- Taking care of Cardiac Cath Patients Pre-op and Post-op PCI Loop Recorder etc
- Taking care of Interventional Radiology Patients Pre-op and Post-op Biopsies, Port Placement, Kiphoplasty, etc
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Cerner Chating
Epic Charting
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
AdventHealth
02.2022 - Current
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Corpus Christi Outpatient Sugery
01.2021 - 02.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
09.2018 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
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