Emar, Cerner
Farrah Cameau
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Adept at elevating patient care standards, my tenure at Surgical center of Weston ,Broward Health North, Unique international radiology as well as LIJ @ forest hills all showcases proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring and critical clinical judgment. Leveraging skills in emergency response and patient education, I've significantly contributed to improving care outcomes. Fluent in multiple languages, I excel in patient communication, ensuring comprehensive care and fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Patient-oriented Nurse over 15 years years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise from critical care to interventional radiology and everything in between.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse
Surgical Center Of Weston
10.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Farrah Cameau
Unique Interventional Radiology
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Monitoring patients vital signs or their status during procedures to identify changes
- Identifying unexpected reactions in patients during procedures
- Operating radiology machines and monitoring their function to obtain accurate results
- Sedating and monitoring patients when ordered
- Managing care of patient until discharge
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
10.2010 - 08.2021
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Surgical critical care units.
Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital
08.2006 - 11.2009
- 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 via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin Van Buren High School
Queens Village, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY03.2006
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Performing EKGs
- EMR Systems
- Emergency Response
- High level of autonomy
- Fluent French, Hatian creole and some Spanish
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Central Line Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Chest Tube Management
- Cardiac monitors
- Problem-Solving
- Electronic Charting
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Initial Trauma Life Support
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Surgical Center Of Weston
10.2022 - Current
Farrah Cameau
Unique Interventional Radiology
07.2021 - 09.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
10.2010 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital
08.2006 - 11.2009
High School Diploma -
Martin Van Buren High School
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC Certified 2017
- Charge nurse 2010
Accomplishments
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 8 patients
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkFull TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balancePaid sick leave401k matchPaid time off4-day work weekFlexible work hoursWork from home optionQuote
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson after.
Vernon Law
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