Iraida John
Orlando ,FL
Summary
Accomplished Medical/Telemetry nurse with over 20 years' experience and a proven track record at Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital, demonstrating exceptional leadership and patient education skills. Expert in care coordination and clinical assessment, significantly improving patient care outcomes. Skilled in IV insertion and ensuring high-quality care and team performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partient Care Coordinator
Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital
10.2008 - Current
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel, scheduling staff, and timekeeper for payroll.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and nursing assistant staff.
- Supervised team of 15 nurses and 6 clinical nursing assistants.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
- Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment.
Nurse
Wuesthoff Health System
07.2004 - 10.2008
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Nursing Assistant
Wuesthoff Health System
06.2003 - 07.2004
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing Practice
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL05.2003
Skills
- Medical Telemetry and Neurology
- Nurse leadership
- Care planning and management
- Patient education
- Nursing assignment
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Medication administered
- Patient care
- IV insertion
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH stroke certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Partient Care Coordinator
Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital
10.2008 - Current
Nurse
Wuesthoff Health System
07.2004 - 10.2008
Nursing Assistant
Wuesthoff Health System
06.2003 - 07.2004
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing Practice
Bethune-Cookman University
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