Hermilda Dorado
Registered Nurse
National Park,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Keralty, excelling in medication administration and direct patient care. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through critical assessments and compassionate communication. Skilled in implementing evidence-based interventions, fostering a culture of safety, and mentoring new staff to ensure high-quality care delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Keralty
10.2007 - 12.2023
- Led patient safety audits to enhance compliance with healthcare standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Univesity of The Llanos
Colombia 07.1997 - 09.2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Team coordination
- Chronic disease management
- Patient relations
- Feeding assistance
- Preventive health
Certification
Certified for the University of the state of New York- Registered Nurse
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Additional Information
Work references:
Ivan Dario Cartagena
Anesthesiologist
WhatsApp:+57 3153223097
katherine Gomez Nieto
Registered Nurse
WhatsApp: +57 321 4290919
Edith Vargas Mora
Supervising Nurse
whatsApp:+57 3006158221
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Keralty
10.2007 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Univesity of The Llanos
07.1997 - 09.2002