Flora Cornejo Poth
Weeki Wachee
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Oak Hill Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based care plans and quality improvement initiatives, significantly reducing patient falls. Committed to compassionate care and continuous professional development, fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oak Hill Hospital
Brooksville
06.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Northbay Hospital
Newport Richie
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve efficiency in patient record-keeping.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and adherence to protocols.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to elevate standards of patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Citrus Memorial Hospital
Citrus , FL
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to elevate standards of patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Saint Petersburg College
Pinellas Park, FL05.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oak Hill Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Northbay Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Citrus Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Saint Petersburg College