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Emily Cacal
Kissimmee,Florida
Summary
25 Year- experience of direct patient care possesses a developed patient-centered philosophy of care through practical clinical skills. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
29
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
VAMC Lake Nona
Registered Nurse
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Provides direct care to patients in hospitals and outpatient settings, such as ambulatory care, ensures patient's safety and comfort recovering from anesthesia
- Provides direct care to post catheterization patients, monitors vital signs and access sites post cath
- Uses a team approach to identify, analyze and resolve patient care problems with measurable outcomes.
- Uses sound judgement in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating care to patients, formulating a plan, intervening and evaluating the veteran
- Documentation of care provided is informative, consistent, accurate, concise and completed in a timely manner
- Triages patient problems and assists in the evaluation of symptoms and initiate interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitors tracks and reports ongoing care needs and outcomes.
- Communicates through a structured process in which information is exchanged clearly and accurately among team members
- Provides timely, appropriate advice and guidance to patients and their representatives who seek assistance with health care issues
- Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
- Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values and previous experiences
- Reports unusual occurrences and adverse events
- Completing initial assessments and reassessments of patient's condition and response to treatment and other clinical findings and utilizing effective communication
- Participated in Covid 19 pandemic deployment
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Advent Health
Registered Nurse
03.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures and assessments in accordance with department policy
- Assists in procedures requiring conscious sedation, monitor vital signs, evaluate its effectiveness and intervenes accordingly when need arises
- Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition
- Able to identify individualized plan of care
- Identifies needs and develops/modifies plan of care
- Interprets and verifies physician orders accurately, performs treatments and administers medications according to policy and procedure
- Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
VAMC Lake Nona
Registered Nurse
03.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Monitor residents' conditions and assesses vital signs, noting any physical or mental declines and reporting back to MD
- Administer medications and other treatments and help residents manage age related conditions
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Orlando Health Medical Center
Registered Nurse (Per-Diem)
08.2011 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Administers medications such as Cardizem drip, Primacor, Natrecor, Heparin, Angiomax, Bumex, Lasix, Dobutamine and Dopamine Drip
- Performs EKG and reports changes to MD as needed
- Provided education regarding heart failure for CHF patients, evaluates needs prior to discharge
Advent Health
Registered Nurse
01.2010 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Acts as preceptor to new staff
- Administers medications such as Cardizem drip, Primacor, Natrecor, Heparin, Angiomax, Bumex, Lasix, Dobutamine and Dopamine drip
- Performs EKG and reports changes to MD as needed
- Provided education regarding heart failure for CHF patients, evaluates needs prior to discharge
Advent Health
Registered Nurse
11.2006 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Acts as Charge Nurse when needed
- Performs neurological assessment using NIH scale
- Inserts dob-hoff and administers tube-feeding and medications
- Reports any neurological change to MD and charge nurse
- Acts as preceptor to new staff and GN's
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
02.2008 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Pulls arterial and venous sheaths
- Observes patients for any complications (STEMI, vaso-vagal reactions, profuse bleeding on the site, chest pain, check peripheral pulses)
Foothill Oaks Care center
Registered Nurse
03.2006 - 11.2006
Job overview
- Admits patients for long term and short-term care
- Administers oral and intravenous medications
- Communicates health conditions to MD and family members
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
Staff Nurse
08.2002 - 11.2006
Job overview
- Prepares patient for surgery and check patient's identification and consent
- Assists in the administration of peri bulbar anesthesia
- Monitors vital signs pre-block and post block
- Monitors vaso-vagal reaction and performs interventions if occurs
- Monitors vital signs of post GA patients and places patient in recovery position
- Obtains a comprehensive and systematic patient assessment of care
- Acts as preceptor for new employees and staff to the department
Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital
Staff Nurse
06.1999 - 08.2002
School Nurse
06.1997 - 04.1999
Clinical Nurse
10.1995 - 03.1997
Education
Kissimmee, Florida
BSN
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse, ACLS, BLS, PALS, 12-Lead EKG, Port certified, PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse), RN License 9253905
Affiliations
- ASPAN, ACCN
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VAMC Lake Nona
09.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
VAMC Lake Nona
03.2016 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Advent Health
03.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse (Per-Diem)
Orlando Health Medical Center
08.2011 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
Advent Health
01.2010 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
Orlando Regional Medical Center
02.2008 - 09.2009
Registered Nurse
Advent Health
11.2006 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse
Foothill Oaks Care center
03.2006 - 11.2006
Staff Nurse
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
08.2002 - 11.2006
Staff Nurse
Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital
06.1999 - 08.2002
School Nurse
06.1997 - 04.1999
Clinical Nurse
10.1995 - 03.1997
BSN
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