Secure a position commensurate with my education and experience that offers opportunities for promotion and expansion of responsibilities and duties.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
PCU/STEPDOWN RN
HCA Osceola Regional Kissimmee
07.2023 - Current
Receiving and treating downgraded and upgraded patient form ICU’S, ER, and other units according patient care necessity.
Tracking routine vital signs measurements, reassess patient conditions if necessary, inform any abnormal findings to MD’s or follow protocols as ordered.
Reviewing patient’s charts, medication regimens and test results interpretation upon admitted to PCU or during admission staying in the unit.
Changing dressings, starting IV’s and inserting catheters.
Interpreting measurements from specialized medical equipment’s such as EKG’s, bladder scans, Doppler etc…
Monitoring and administrating prescribe medications as well as titration of medication’s doses, PCA pumps management etc.
Performing diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements as well of designated intervention.
Blood transfusions and blood products administration.
Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and their families and clarify their concerns.
Output, Input measurements from drainage systems such as chest tubes, JP drains, Foley catheters, ostomies etc…
Accurately Identifying strokes sign and symptoms or changing patient conditions, taking timely action according to facility protocol, notifying MD and involved team.
PCU/STEPDOWN RN
HCA Osceola Regional Kissimmee
07.2023 - Current
Receiving and treating downgraded and upgraded patient form ICU’S, ER, and other units according patient care necessity.
Tracking routine vital signs measurements, reassess patient conditions if necessary, inform any abnormal findings to MD’s or follow protocols as ordered.
Reviewing patient’s charts, medication regimens and test results interpretation upon admitted to PCU or during admission staying in the unit.
Changing dressings, starting IV’s and inserting catheters.
Interpreting measurements from specialized medical equipment’s such as EKG’s, bladder scans, Doppler etc…
Monitoring and administrating prescribe medications as well as titration of medication’s doses, PCA pumps management etc.
Performing diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements as well of designated intervention.
Blood transfusions and blood products administration.
Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and their families and clarify their concerns.
Output, Input measurements from drainage systems such as chest tubes, JP drains, Foley catheters, ostomies etc…
Accurately Identifying strokes sign and symptoms or changing patient conditions, taking timely action according to facility protocol, notifying MD and involved team.
PRN Nurse
Matchwell Staffing agency
01.2023 - Current
Performing general nursing care on patient during rehabilitation and long term care such as; vital signs, IV’s, oral and topical medications administration.
Coordinating physical therapies with appropiate team within the facility.
Identifying and prioritizing ADL’s necessity on elderly patients and creating a plan of care according to MD and care team suggestions and orders.
Performing daily patients skin assessment and reporting new findings to the appropiate care team.
Performing wound care according to MD orders and evaluating progress of already existing wounds.
Ensuring WoundVac machine proper functioning and verifying attachment to patient wound is well sealed.
Performing Ostomies care (Colostomy, Tracheostomy, etc..) as necessity or as directed by MD or appropiate healthcare professional.
Reviewing labs results and other studies interpretation and report any abnormalities to the physician.
PRN Nurse
Matchwell Staffing agency
01.2023 - Current
Performing general nursing care on patient during rehabilitation and long term care such as; vital signs, IV’s, oral and topical medications administration.
Coordinating physical therapies with appropiate team within the facility.
Identifying and prioritizing ADL’s necessity on elderly patients and creating a plan of care according to MD and care team suggestions and orders.
Performing daily patients skin assessment and reporting new findings to the appropiate care team.
Performing wound care according to MD orders and evaluating progress of already existing wounds.
Ensuring WoundVac machine proper functioning and verifying attachment to patient wound is well sealed.
Performing Ostomies care (Colostomy, Tracheostomy, etc..) as necessity or as directed by MD or appropiate healthcare professional.
Reviewing labs results and other studies interpretation and report any abnormalities to the physician.
HCA hospital
10.2022 - 11.2022
Company Overview: Traveling assignment thru Host Healthcare staffing
Performing dialysis modalities to filter toxins and waste products from the blood on patients with acute and chronic renal failure following physicians orders.
Educating patients on peritoneal dialysis and their families how to perform treatments in the resident settings emphasizing in using extreme antiseptic techniques during access and supplies manipulation in orden to prevent infections.
Manage dialysis machines, systems and equipment keeping them updated and proper desinfected.
Monitor and assess vital signs of dialysis patients.
Monitor patient reaction to treatment interventions.
Administer medications as prescribed by nephrologists or physicians.
Ensure comfort to patients while executing dialysis nurse functions.
Performing Fistulas, and Graft access proper cannulation ensuring needles are secured.
Administering blood products thru hemodialysis machine using facility protocol.
Performing proper HD catheters care extreming antiseptic techniques and following facility protocol.
Interpreting labs results and stablish proper comunication with physicians for further instructions or orders update.
Company Overview: Traveling assignment thru Host Healthcare staffing
Performing dialysis modalities to filter toxins and waste products from the blood on patients with acute and chronic renal failure following physicians orders.
Educating patients on peritoneal dialysis and their families how to perform treatments in the resident settings emphasizing in using extreme antiseptic techniques during access and supplies manipulation in orden to prevent infections.
Manage dialysis machines, systems and equipment keeping them updated and proper desinfected.
Monitor and assess vital signs of dialysis patients.
Monitor patient reaction to treatment interventions.
Administer medications as prescribed by nephrologists or physicians.
Ensure comfort to patients while executing dialysis nurse functions.
Performing Fistulas, and Graft access proper cannulation ensuring needles are secured.
Administering blood products thru hemodialysis machine using facility protocol.
Performing proper HD catheters care extreming antiseptic techniques and following facility protocol.
Interpreting labs results and stablish proper comunication with physicians for further instructions or orders update.
Company Overview: Travel assignment. Providence Health Care Staffing
Performing hemodialysis treatments on acute and chronic renal failure patients using Tablo dialysis machine.
Assessing patient’s vital signs, and conditions status.
Monitoring patient status, ensuring to deliver an optimum treatment quality.
Reviewing and interpreting patient’s labs results prior each treatment.
Mixing acid or bicarbonate as ordered by physician following correct protocol.
Verify equipment’s functionality and prepare all necessary supplies for a proper treatment.
Inform any abnormal results or changes in patient conditions prior or during dialysis treatment.
Always explaining the procedure to the patient and clarify any concern.
Prime the bloodlines and dialyzer.
Assess patient accesses functioning prior treatment set up.
Performing HD catheters care using extremely antiseptic techniques, reducing infection risks.
Cannulating patient accesses using correct techniques and securing needles very well.
Record ongoing treatments details according to facilities policy.
Reports any irregular reactions that may have occurred during the treatment and inform it to MD or appropiate health care professional.
Be compassionate with patients and be able to handle stressful situations.
Demonstrate outstanding communication, and problem-solving skills.
Conducting and documenting patient assessments for pre, during and post dialysis.
Travel assignment. Providence Health Care Staffing
HCA Hospital/ Mercy
04.2022 - 06.2022
Company Overview: Travel assignment. Providence Health Care Staffing
Performing hemodialysis treatments on acute and chronic renal failure patients using Tablo dialysis machine.
Assessing patient’s vital signs, and conditions status.
Monitoring patient status, ensuring to deliver an optimum treatment quality.
Reviewing and interpreting patient’s labs results prior each treatment.
Mixing acid or bicarbonate as ordered by physician following correct protocol.
Verify equipment’s functionality and prepare all necessary supplies for a proper treatment.
Inform any abnormal results or changes in patient conditions prior or during dialysis treatment.
Always explaining the procedure to the patient and clarify any concern.
Prime the bloodlines and dialyzer.
Assess patient accesses functioning prior treatment set up.
Performing HD catheters care using extremely antiseptic techniques, reducing infection risks.
Cannulating patient accesses using correct techniques and securing needles very well.
Record ongoing treatments details according to facilities policy.
Reports any irregular reactions that may have occurred during the treatment and inform it to MD or appropiate health care professional.
Be compassionate with patients and be able to handle stressful situations.
Demonstrate outstanding communication, and problem-solving skills.
Conducting and documenting patient assessments for pre, during and post dialysis.
Travel assignment. Providence Health Care Staffing
VA Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
Company Overview: Travel assignment
Performing hemodialysis treatments on acute and chronic renal failure patients using Freesenius and Tablo machine.
Assessing patient’s vital signs, and conditions status, in order to perform and delivery a secure and high quality treatment, obtaining a satisfactory results.
Reviewing labs results prior every treatment, making sure to follow the correct MD dialysis order, maintaining patient confidentiality of information.
Preparing or selecting the correct bath according to labs results and MD dialysis order.
Communicate with MD and medical team prior dialysis treatment, regarding to abnormal results or changes in patient status.
Make sure that the dialysis equipment is arranged for treatment.
Always explaining the procedure to the patient and clarify any concern.
Prime the bloodlines and dialyzer.
Assess patient accesses functioning prior treatment set up.
Performing HD catheters care using extremely antiseptic techniques, reducing infection risks.
Cannulating patient accesses using correct techniques.
Record ongoing treatments details according to facilities policy.
Reports any irregular reactions that may have occurred during the treatment and inform it to MD or appropiate person.
Be compassionate with patients and be able to handle stressful situations.
Demonstrate outstanding communication, and problem-solving skills.
Conducting and documenting patient assessments for pre, during and post dialysis.
Travel assignment
VA Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
Company Overview: Travel assignment
Performing hemodialysis treatments on acute and chronic renal failure patients using Freesenius and Tablo machine.
Assessing patient’s vital signs, and conditions status, in order to perform and delivery a secure and high quality treatment, obtaining a satisfactory results.
Reviewing labs results prior every treatment, making sure to follow the correct MD dialysis order, maintaining patient confidentiality of information.
Preparing or selecting the correct bath according to labs results and MD dialysis order.
Communicate with MD and medical team prior dialysis treatment, regarding to abnormal results or changes in patient status.
Make sure that the dialysis equipment is arranged for treatment.
Always explaining the procedure to the patient and clarify any concern.
Prime the bloodlines and dialyzer.
Assess patient accesses functioning prior treatment set up.
Performing HD catheters care using extremely antiseptic techniques, reducing infection risks.
Cannulating patient accesses using correct techniques.
Record ongoing treatments details according to facilities policy.
Reports any irregular reactions that may have occurred during the treatment and inform it to MD or appropiate person.
Be compassionate with patients and be able to handle stressful situations.
Demonstrate outstanding communication, and problem-solving skills.
Conducting and documenting patient assessments for pre, during and post dialysis.
Travel assignment
RN Acute dialysis
DaVita kidney Care
10.2018 - 04.2021
Performing dialysis modalities such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and CRRT’s.
Checking and recording patients’ vitals before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Ensuring that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment.
Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions.
Preparing and updating nursing care plans.
Promptly notifying the appropriate medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis treatments.
Medications and blood transfusions administration as prescribed by nephrologists or physicians.
Working with the Dialysis Technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly.
Teaching patients and their family members how to operate home peritoneal dialysis machines.
Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens.
Ensuring comfort to patients while executing dialysis nurse functions.
RN Acute dialysis
DaVita kidney Care
10.2018 - 04.2021
Performing dialysis modalities such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and CRRT’s.
Checking and recording patients’ vitals before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Ensuring that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment.
Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions.
Preparing and updating nursing care plans.
Promptly notifying the appropriate medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis treatments.
Medications and blood transfusions administration as prescribed by nephrologists or physicians.
Working with the Dialysis Technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly.
Teaching patients and their family members how to operate home peritoneal dialysis machines.
Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens.
Ensuring comfort to patients while executing dialysis nurse functions.
RN/PRN
Orlando Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2018 - 12.2018
Performing professional nursing care in patients with acute and chronic illness.
Coordinating physical therapies with appropiate team within the facility.
Administering, oral, topical and IV medications according to physician’s orders.
Identifying and prioritizing ADL’s necessity on elderly patients and creating a plan of care according to MD and care team suggestions and orders.
Assessing daily patients skin and reporting any new findings to the appropiate care team.
Performing wound care following MD orders and evaluating progress of already existing wounds.
Ensuring WoundVac machine proper functioning and verifying attachment to patient wound is well sealed.
Performing Ostomies care (Colostomy, Tracheostomy, etc..) as necessity or as directed by MD or appropiate healthcare professional.
Reviewing labs results and other studies interpretation and report any abnormalities to the physician.
RN/PRN
Orlando Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2018 - 12.2018
Performing professional nursing care in patients with acute and chronic illness.
Coordinating physical therapies with appropiate team within the facility.
Administering, oral, topical and IV medications according to physician’s orders.
Identifying and prioritizing ADL’s necessity on elderly patients and creating a plan of care according to MD and care team suggestions and orders.
Assessing daily patients skin and reporting any new findings to the appropiate care team.
Performing wound care following MD orders and evaluating progress of already existing wounds.
Ensuring WoundVac machine proper functioning and verifying attachment to patient wound is well sealed.
Performing Ostomies care (Colostomy, Tracheostomy, etc..) as necessity or as directed by MD or appropiate healthcare professional.
Reviewing labs results and other studies interpretation and report any abnormalities to the physician.
RN/PCT Dialysis
ARC Dialysis
09.2017 - 03.2018
Set up and operate hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney.
Mix dialysate, according to formula and/or MD order.
Prime dialyzer with saline or heparinized solution to prepare machine for use.
Transport patient to dialysis suite and position patients on their hospital bed at hemodialysis machine.
Take and record patient's pre and post dialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment.
Clean area of access, using antiseptic solution, according to the facility policies and procedures.
Connect hemodialysis machine to access (AVF/ AVG or catheter) site accordingly.
Inspect equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity, and temperature to ensure conformance to safety standards.
Document HD parameters in EMR.
Appropriately calculate fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure.
Other duties assigned.
RN/PCT Dialysis
ARC Dialysis
09.2017 - 03.2018
Set up and operate hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney.
Mix dialysate, according to formula and/or MD order.
Prime dialyzer with saline or heparinized solution to prepare machine for use.
Transport patient to dialysis suite and position patients on their hospital bed at hemodialysis machine.
Take and record patient's pre and post dialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment.
Clean area of access, using antiseptic solution, according to the facility policies and procedures.
Connect hemodialysis machine to access (AVF/ AVG or catheter) site accordingly.
Inspect equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity, and temperature to ensure conformance to safety standards.
Document HD parameters in EMR.
Appropriately calculate fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure.
Other duties assigned.
Registered Medical Assistant
Family Physicians Group
05.2013 - 01.2017
Report to clinical coordinator or practice administrator.
Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant.
Assist Physician or physician assistant in exam room.
Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician.
Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in medical records prior to their appointments.
Take telephone messages or triages and process the calls providing feedback and answer to patients, physicians, or pharmacy calls.
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments and prepare sterilization as required.
All other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator.
Registered Medical Assistant
Family Physicians Group
05.2013 - 01.2017
Report to clinical coordinator or practice administrator.
Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant.
Assist Physician or physician assistant in exam room.
Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician.
Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in medical records prior to their appointments.
Take telephone messages or triages and process the calls providing feedback and answer to patients, physicians, or pharmacy calls.
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments and prepare sterilization as required.
All other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orlando Health and Rehab Center
01.2005 - 05.2013
Provide patients with help moving in and out of bed, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Entertain, converse with, or read loud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
Care for personal and oral hygiene of patients, which includes brushing teeth, bathing, changing, combing hair, shaving, nail care, etc.
Making notes of any changes in the health of the patients and informing the nurses on duty accordingly.
Maintain cleanliness to prevent the spread of any kind of infection.
Document activities, behaviors, intake/output, meal intake, and goals of all clients that are under my care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orlando Health and Rehab Center
01.2005 - 05.2013
Provide patients with help moving in and out of bed, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Entertain, converse with, or read loud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
Care for personal and oral hygiene of patients, which includes brushing teeth, bathing, changing, combing hair, shaving, nail care, etc.
Making notes of any changes in the health of the patients and informing the nurses on duty accordingly.
Maintain cleanliness to prevent the spread of any kind of infection.
Document activities, behaviors, intake/output, meal intake, and goals of all clients that are under my care.
Registered Nurse
Professor of Nursing Program
01.2002 - 12.2004
Company Overview: Mexico (DF)
Teaching and training nursing students to perform: Daily care of patients, performing techniques such as medication administration, setting IVs, giving intramuscular medications and vaccines, updating patient records, providing patient education, basic diagnostics, and other patient procedures.
Reporting any change in patient status to the doctor treating the patient to insure the comfort and safety of that particular patient.
Updating patient’s conditions to their family members and about the trainings, medicines and precautions that the patient needs to take as per the plan of care.
Demonstrating my knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, principles, and practice in order to holistically care for the patient while reporting any changes in patient’s condition to the doctor or the physician following up with proper documentation.
Administering and distributing prescribed medications to assigned patients orally, topically, subcutaneously and intramuscularly as per the instructions of the doctor or physician treating the patient.
Imparting specialized and generalized health education in various different ways to patients and students.
Mexico (DF)
Educating Registered Nurse
Oncological Hospital
01.1999 - 12.2002
Company Overview: Camaguey, Cuba
Reviewing patients order prior starting assignment.
Instructing and preparing patients for Pre-op, according to physician’s orders.
Receiving and providing post operative patient care as protocol, following physicians’ orders.
Performing palliative care to patient with terminal illness stages, providing comfort.
Educating and psychologically preparing patient for special procedures, explaining unwanted side effects of procedures, such as chemotherapies and radiotherapies.
Using required PPE during chemotherapies administration.
Preparing special areas and requirements to administer chemotherapy (cytostatic) medication thru IV’s infusions.
Direct care during administration of chemotherapy, fluids and electrolytes, blood components and many other oncology treatments prescribed.
Educating patients on how to manage wound after surgeries.
Assessing and treating patients with complex wound, ostomies, working closely with patient care team to ensure that treatment plans are done correctly, preventing future infections or injuries.
Camaguey, Cuba
Educating Registered Nurse
Oncological Hospital
01.1999 - 12.2002
Company Overview: Camaguey, Cuba
Reviewing patients order prior starting assignment.
Instructing and preparing patients for Pre-op, according to physician’s orders.
Receiving and providing post operative patient care as protocol, following physicians’ orders.
Performing palliative care to patient with terminal illness stages, providing comfort.
Educating and psychologically preparing patient for special procedures, explaining unwanted side effects of procedures, such as chemotherapies and radiotherapies.
Using required PPE during chemotherapies administration.
Preparing special areas and requirements to administer chemotherapy (cytostatic) medication thru IV’s infusions.
Direct care during administration of chemotherapy, fluids and electrolytes, blood components and many other oncology treatments prescribed.
Educating patients on how to manage wound after surgeries.
Assessing and treating patients with complex wound, ostomies, working closely with patient care team to ensure that treatment plans are done correctly, preventing future infections or injuries.
Camaguey, Cuba
Education
BLS/ACLS
AHA
10.2024
IV Certification. PICC Lines. Mid Lines Insertion -
CVS Tampa
Tampa
01.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
EDP University of PR
San Juan , Puerto Rico
01.2016
Certified Medical Assistant - Health Field
Orlando Health and Rehab Center
01.2009
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
Florida Health School Center
01.2004
Registered Nurse - undefined
IPS Dr. Octavio de la Concepcion
Camaguey
01.1999
High School Diploma -
FOC Ignacio Agramonte
Camaguey
01.1989
Skills
Computer Skills, Including Microsoft
Fluent in Spanish
Prior Documentation System knowledge
Cerner
Sunrise
Meditech
BCMS
PCRS
Timeline
PCU/STEPDOWN RN
HCA Osceola Regional Kissimmee
07.2023 - Current
PCU/STEPDOWN RN
HCA Osceola Regional Kissimmee
07.2023 - Current
PRN Nurse
Matchwell Staffing agency
01.2023 - Current
PRN Nurse
Matchwell Staffing agency
01.2023 - Current
HCA hospital
10.2022 - 11.2022
HCA hospital
10.2022 - 11.2022
HCA Hospital/ Mercy
04.2022 - 06.2022
HCA Hospital/ Mercy
04.2022 - 06.2022
VA Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
VA Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
RN Acute dialysis
DaVita kidney Care
10.2018 - 04.2021
RN Acute dialysis
DaVita kidney Care
10.2018 - 04.2021
RN/PRN
Orlando Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2018 - 12.2018
RN/PRN
Orlando Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2018 - 12.2018
RN/PCT Dialysis
ARC Dialysis
09.2017 - 03.2018
RN/PCT Dialysis
ARC Dialysis
09.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Medical Assistant
Family Physicians Group
05.2013 - 01.2017
Registered Medical Assistant
Family Physicians Group
05.2013 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orlando Health and Rehab Center
01.2005 - 05.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orlando Health and Rehab Center
01.2005 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse
Professor of Nursing Program
01.2002 - 12.2004
Educating Registered Nurse
Oncological Hospital
01.1999 - 12.2002
Educating Registered Nurse
Oncological Hospital
01.1999 - 12.2002
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
Florida Health School Center
Registered Nurse - undefined
IPS Dr. Octavio de la Concepcion
BLS/ACLS
AHA
IV Certification. PICC Lines. Mid Lines Insertion -