Fifteen years of experience as a CNA in OR, ICU and Medical Clinic. Experience extended to the practice of REGISTERED NURSE in the areas above.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT
Cleveland Clinic Florida
PORT ST LUCIE, FL
04.2018 - Current
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Port Saint Lucie Nursing &Restorative Care Center
PORT ST LUCIE, FL
11.2016 - 07.2018
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Clinica Heine Macieira
Maringá, Paraná
03.2011 - 11.2014
Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Check in of surgical patients, triage, pre/intra and post surgical assistance.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse Manager of Operation Room and ICU
Hospital Universitário Do Oeste Do Paraná
Cascavel , Paraná
07.2007 - 06.2010
Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
CNA
Clinica Heine Macieira
Maringa, Paraná
07.1998 - 03.2007
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Eight years of clinical work in gastroenterology with assistance in minor surgery and procedures as Endoscopy, Proctoscope, post surgery bandaging.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program; Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols,guidelines.
Education
Master of Science - Surgical Nursing
Anhanguera - UNIDERP University
Cascavel, Brazil
12.2009
Master of Science - Physiology
Universidade Estadual De Maringa
Maringa, Brazil
12.2007
Master of Science - Health Audit
Universidade Gama Filho
Maringa, Brazil
02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Faculdade Ingá - UNINGÁ
Maringá, Brazil
12.2005
Skills
Self-Motivated
Active Listening
Talented in surgery assistance
Strong medical Ethics
Teambuilding
Dependable and Responsible
Problem-Solving
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
PCT
Cleveland Clinic Florida
04.2018 - Current
CNA
Port Saint Lucie Nursing &Restorative Care Center
11.2016 - 07.2018
Clinic Registered Nurse
Clinica Heine Macieira
03.2011 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse Manager of Operation Room and ICU
Manager of Advanced Practice Providers for Surgical Services at Cleveland Clinic FloridaManager of Advanced Practice Providers for Surgical Services at Cleveland Clinic Florida
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