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Tina Perez

Saint Cloud,Florida

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 19 years of bedside experience, specializing in the care of critically ill adults within a 6-bed ICU setting. Demonstrates extensive critical thinking skills to effectively manage complex patient needs and deliver high-quality care. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes patient recovery and well-being. Recognized for strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

UCF Lake Nona Hospital
11.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

ICU Registered Nurse

Heywood Hospital
11.2009 - Current
  • - Patient diagnoses to include but not limited to those with acute CHF, acute stroke or TIA, acute MI, drug overdose, respiratory failure, septic shock, COVID-19 and diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • - A first responder and lead for inpatient code team, and an active member of the rapid response team.
  • - Assisting physicians with bedside procedures and performing post-operative anesthesia care.
  • - Monitor and manage critical medications, CVP lines, arterial lines, NG tubes, nasopharyngeal and oral suctioning, ventilator setup and management as well as wound care.

Circulating Nurse

Cataract and Laser Center
06.2014 - 06.2022
  • - Assisting the surgical team to create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the surgical patients.
  • - Initiating the TIMEOUT process to ensure patient safety.
  • - Positioning the patient appropriately and properly preparing them for their surgical incision.
  • - Managing the operating room; including supplies, equipment, lighting and documentation.

Cardiac Nurse

Leominster Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2020
  • - Administer stress test and electrocardiograms.
  • - Monitor cardiac readings.
  • - Educate patients on lifestyle changes and cardiovascular diseases.

Telemetry/Medical Surgical/Float Nurse

Heywood Hospital
06.2005 - 11.2009
  • - Served as a staff nurse on telemetry floor but responsible to float throughout all units within the hospital including medical surgical floor, Mental Health Unit, Geriatric psychiatric unit and ED.
  • - Strong patient advocate working closely with other disciplines including MDs, RTs, PT/OT, social services, case management and dieticians.
  • - Delegating responsibilities to CNAs as well as overseeing assignments of other staff nurses while functioning as charge nurse.
  • - Tracking lab values and tests performed and updating physicians when appropriate.

Education

Associates Degree in Science -

RN Elms College
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - undefined

Nursing

Skills

  • Telemetry
  • Intraoperative and Post
  • Surgical Care
  • Bedside monitoring (Philips, Nihon Kohden)
  • Meditech, Meditech
  • Expanse documentation
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient care

Accomplishments

  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, MA
  • CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UCF Lake Nona Hospital
11.2024 - Current

Cardiac Nurse

Leominster Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2020

Circulating Nurse

Cataract and Laser Center
06.2014 - 06.2022

ICU Registered Nurse

Heywood Hospital
11.2009 - Current

Telemetry/Medical Surgical/Float Nurse

Heywood Hospital
06.2005 - 11.2009

Bachelor of Science - undefined

Nursing

Associates Degree in Science -

RN Elms College
Tina Perez