Flávia Tokarz
Navarre,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in patient care and advocacy across diverse clinical units. Skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges, and monitoring individualized care plans. Utilizes leadership skills, while managing nursing teams and overseeing patient care. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Medical- Oncology
Phelps Health
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervised a team of nurses and PCAs, overseeing patient assignments and maintaining high standards of care
- Balanced direct patient care responsibilities with shift management duties, ensuring both high-quality care delivery and efficient team coordination
- Facilitated effective communication with physicians and ancillary departments to deliver coordinated, comprehensive nursing care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted crash cart checks, logbook audits, expanded team readiness for emergencies by implementing training to familiarize all shift nurses with safety protocols
- Ensured patient safety and high-quality outcomes by matching staff competencies with patient needs
- Precepted new nurses to unit, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to deliver safe and effective patient care.
- Oversaw treatment plans and addressed clinical issues for other nurses, ensuring accurate interventions and the best possible patient care results.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Oncology
Phelps Health
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Implemented patient-specific care plans to ensure best patient outcomes
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and post-discharge care, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Transitioned seamlessly between units, delivering specialized support on the different units including Telemetry, Psychiatry, Surgical-Orthopedic, and Acute Rehab floors
Registered Nurse, Gynecology Oncology
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Delivered direct nursing care to an average of 5 patients per shift, ensuring patient safety and well-being through thorough assessments and appropriate interventions
- Administered IV medications, blood products, TPN, and central line access, maintaining strict adherence to protocols for optimal patient outcomes
- Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and vital sign monitoring, documenting in EHR for continuity of care
- Provided education to patients and families on care plans, medication administration, and post-discharge instructions, improving patient compliance
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and dietitians, to create and modify individualized care plans for holistic patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing
St. Louis, MO01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO01.2008
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Documentation and Charting
- Acute care experience
- Treatment Planning
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient & Family Education
- Team Leadership
- Precepting
- Strong Communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), MO
- Registered Nurse (RN), FL
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Medical- Oncology
Phelps Health
09.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Oncology
Phelps Health
03.2016 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse, Gynecology Oncology
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
11.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Louis University
- Registered Nurse (RN), MO
- Registered Nurse (RN), FL
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing
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