Gilma Garcia Rodriguez RN9405255
WEST PALM BEACH,FL
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 25 years of healthcare experience in a variety of medical settings.Adept in delivering therapeutic services to patients. Promoting a pleasant personality coupled with outstanding medication review and patient counseling skills. Considered a valued patient advocate, a well-established organization, adept at handling the medical and personal needs of patients with a focused and compassionate mentality. Proven skills in updating case and progress information in computer systems and directly to healthcare staff, patients, and family members.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
USCRI Rinconcito Del Sol
05.2020 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each youth and connected to optimal providers and care;
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions;
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts;
- Conduct initial nursing assessment of clients and assist with new client intake,including screening for TB and contagious diseases;
- Support staff and provide education and training on the detection of head lice or other infestations and arrange for appropriate care and isolation when required;
- Refer youth with urgent medical needs to physician, hospital or dentist as required;
- Provide first aid and injury care to youth with urgent health needs;
- Manage all youth with chronic health problems, providing shelter-based services related to any prescribed health care management plans;
- Liaise with clinical staff and teachers to develop child specific case management plans for youth with chronic health problems;
- Initiate, develop and maintain youth health records and ensure entry into an electronic record system;
- Liaise with Medical Director, physician’s offices, hospitals and dentists as required for appropriate care.
Registered Nurse
HOME HEALTH CARE
04.2015 - Current
- Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions
- Journeyed to the residences of patients in an effort to deliver exceptional quality nursing care
- Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance
- Provided home health aide care providers with the training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
Registered Nurse
GYN/Sexual/ HIV Health Center
07.2007 - 07.2012
- Assessment, screening, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and promoting optimal sexual health including safer sex education to patients and to support the community teaching
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Participated in continuing education programs workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge
- Providing culturally sensitive, non-judgemental and confidential services to all clients
- Providing care for complex patients in consultation with medical staff, (e.g. HIV positive patients)
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership
Registered Nurse
MARIO MUNOZ, Community Medical Center
01.2001 - 12.2006
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
Registered Nurse
HOSPITAL CALIXTO GARCIA
09.1995 - 12.2000
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
- Monitored condition of up to 35patients per shift to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Education
Master of Science - Master in Comprehensive Attention To Women
Calixto García School of Medical Sciences
HAVANA/CUBABachelor of Science - Registered Nurse Licence
Florida Board of Nursing
Tallahassee, FL04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calixto García School of Medical Sciences
HAVANA/CUBA1995
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Interpersonal communication
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Triaging patient concerns
- Intake assessment and discharges
- Chronic diseases management
- Oral , IM, SQ , Topical and IV Medication administration
- Care planning
- Electronic charting
- Organization and planning
- Immunization skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Infectious disease control
- Strong medical ethic
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
USCRI Rinconcito Del Sol
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
HOME HEALTH CARE
04.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
GYN/Sexual/ HIV Health Center
07.2007 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse
MARIO MUNOZ, Community Medical Center
01.2001 - 12.2006
Registered Nurse
HOSPITAL CALIXTO GARCIA
09.1995 - 12.2000
Master of Science - Master in Comprehensive Attention To Women
Calixto García School of Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse Licence
Florida Board of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calixto García School of Medical Sciences
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