Frances Terlonge
Miami,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse licensed in Florida with more than 13 years of experience, primary focus in Medical Surgical. Professional, outgoing, people oriented.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Med-Surg/Tele RN- staff nurse
PALMS CARE CENTER
06.2022 - Current
- Primary nursing care for 4-6 Medical Surgical/Telemetry patients with cardiac/surgical post-operative procedures such as GI, GU, bariatric, vascular, Gyn, surgeries. Performed assessments; administered medications; provided intravenous therapy; complex wound care; monitored various drainage devices, etc. Tracked patient progress, laboratory values and test results. Maintained and troubleshot peripheral and central line I.V. catheter.
- Monitored and recognize patient vital signs, symptoms, telemetry readings and EKG for abnormal heart rhythms or changes such as afib, heart blocks, vtach/fib. Notify physician for immediate treatment.
- Collaborated daily and established trust with surgeons, physician assistants, cardiologist, general medical practitioners, family nurse practitioners, charge nurse, nursing assistants, and various health care team members to achieve optimum patient care.
- Documented all daily patient care activities notes, medication administration, etc. thorough electronic medical records CERNER system.
- Functioned as preceptor for nursing student providing support and guidance in clinical rotations. Served as mentor, coach and team builder of inexperienced licensed and unlicensed staff.
Registered Nurse - Staff Nurse
DEERFIELD BEACH HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER
07.2021 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care, education, spiritual and emotional support for Hospice House inpatients, and their family members.
RN Staff Nurse-Med/Surg Unit
Primary Medical Staffing
01.2018 - 06.2022
- As a Medical Surgical Nurse, my responsibilities required me to provide direct independent nursing care with both preoperative and post operative patients from preparing patients for surgical procedures to provide ongoing nursing assessment, care and monitoring, throughout the patients post op recovery period to discharge.
- Assumed Charge Nurse role for Med-Surg floor nursing staff and nursing assistant staff as assigned.
- Performing medication administration including IV administration, nursing assessments, wound care/management, drain care management, and various nursing functions.
- Electronic medical record documentation of all nursing care and medication administration in MEDITECH system.
- Provided effective communication with providers, nursing staff and other healthcare support staff to assure patient received outstanding quality care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dade Medical College - Miami
Miami, FL08.2011
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Mercy Hospital College of Nursing A Program of Plantation General Hospital
Miami, FL06.2007
Skills
- Effective leadership skills, experience as charge nurse and supervision of Nursing Assistants
- Reputation to function well in both leadership and team player rolls
- Experience in Hospital Med-Surg, Telemetry, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Long-term care facilities, Home, Home Health, Hospice/Palliative and other various areas of nursing care
- Electronic medical recording proficient with CERNER and MEDITECH,PCC systems
- Strong patient assessment and clinical judgement skills
- Experience in lab collections, and blood draws peripheral and IV line
- Experienced in wound and drainage tube care and management
- Experienced in medication administration thru various methods of administration, including intravenous drips, fluids, and antibiotic administration through peripheral or central IV lines Proficient with IV line management and care
Timeline
Med-Surg/Tele RN- staff nurse
PALMS CARE CENTER
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Staff Nurse
DEERFIELD BEACH HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER
07.2021 - Current
RN Staff Nurse-Med/Surg Unit
Primary Medical Staffing
01.2018 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dade Medical College - Miami
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Mercy Hospital College of Nursing A Program of Plantation General Hospital
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