Authorized to work in the US for any employer Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
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Griseida Montanez
Brandon,FL
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Advent Health Tampa
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Optum
Registered Nurse (Clinic Nurse)
03.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Responsible for nursing triage for 12-25 sick/urgent care patients daily
True core
RN Staff Nurse
02.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Intense inpatient Mental health facility for troubled teenaged girl
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care
Corizon Health
RN Supervisor
06.2013 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Infirmary Nurse responsible for managing patient care as ordered by provider
- Responsibilities include, triaging new patients from intake, providing emergency care as needed
- Communicating imminent patient needs to Doctor/Providers so that patients care could be managed efficiently, and effectively
- Making sure continuity of care is maintained while patients are in facility
- Triaging patients to determine need for essential medical care
- Drawing blood and IV insertion and management of IV medication administration, wound care
- Also directing and managing building LPN's to ensure patient care and safety is maintained at all times.
Advanced Care Scripts
LPN
07.2010 - 06.2013
Job overview
- This was a specialty pharmacy
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcome
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LPN, Advanced Care Scripts
07.2009 - 07.2010
Job overview
- Telephone triage
- Patient education on specialty drugs and side effects of medications
- Data entry and computerized documentation
Premier Medical Staffing Solutions, Armor Correctional Services
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
08.2008 - 07.2009
Job overview
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Millennium Staffing Solutions
LPN
09.2006 - 06.2008
Job overview
- LPN in various settings including home care
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
LPN
03.2008 - 06.2008
Job overview
- And a LTC nursing home in Haverhill MA)
- Assessment of patients medical, physical, and emotional needs
- Initializing a plan of care that would address patients' needs
- Administration of medication in various settings via various routs (PO, IM, IV, G-Tube, etc.)
- Treatment of complicated wounds or dressings changes for surgical procedures such as amputations, ostomies, ulcer etc
- Documentation using subjective and objective information obtained during assessments
- Communicating with all involved in patients' care following HIPAA guidelines and regulations
Nurses Care
LPN Field Nurse
11.2006 - 04.2008
Job overview
- Supervision of assistive personnel
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Edgewood retirement Community, LPN
10.2005 - 05.2007
Job overview
- Skilled nursing facility managed anywhere from 16-32 patients
- Medication administration to elderly patients with various degrees of cognitive impairments
- Providing end of life care to patients with terminal illness
- Maintain inventory of medications and medical supplies
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
Education
Chamberlain University of NursingChicago, IL
Masters from Nursing/Gerentology
2023
University Overview
Currently enrolled in AGPCNP program with an expected date of graduation in September 2023
Chamberlain College of NursingChicago, IL
Bachelor's degree from Nursing
09.2020
University Overview
Jersey CollegeTampa, FL
Associate from Applied Science
2013
University Overview
Graduated with an Associates in Applied Science
Northern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill, MA
certificate of Nursing (LPN) in Science from Nursing
2005
University Overview
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Treatment Recommendations, Intervention Management
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient and Family Education
- EPIC EMR
- Relationship building
- Strong clinical judgment
- Precepting
- Hospice and palliative care
- Emotional intelligence
- High level of autonomy
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Certifications and Licenses , Driver's License BLS for Healthcare Providers RN Multistate license April 2019 to April 2021 Assessments
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advent Health Tampa
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse (Clinic Nurse)
Optum
03.2020 - 08.2021
RN Staff Nurse
True core
02.2019 - 02.2020
RN Supervisor
Corizon Health
06.2013 - 01.2019
LPN
Advanced Care Scripts
07.2010 - 06.2013
LPN, Advanced Care Scripts
07.2009 - 07.2010
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Premier Medical Staffing Solutions, Armor Correctional Services
08.2008 - 07.2009
LPN
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2008 - 06.2008
LPN Field Nurse
Nurses Care
11.2006 - 04.2008
LPN
Millennium Staffing Solutions
09.2006 - 06.2008
Edgewood retirement Community, LPN
10.2005 - 05.2007
Chamberlain University of Nursing
Masters from Nursing/Gerentology
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor's degree from Nursing
Jersey College
Associate from Applied Science
Northern Essex Community College
certificate of Nursing (LPN) in Science from Nursing
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