Iris Margarita Luis Cruz
Hialeah,FLORIDA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Licentiate in Nursing
Camilo Cienfuegos Hospital
09.1996 - 04.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- 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.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
Education
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
Hialeah09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Faustino Lopez Medical University
Sancti Spiritus, Cuba07.2010
Skills
- Symptom Documentation
- HIPAA
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Observation Documentation
- Dietary Needs
- Bed Transfers
- Patient Admission
- Infection Control Procedures
- Collecting Specimens
- Drug Administration
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Monitoring Fluids
- Feeding Tube Management
- Critical Care Nursing
Timeline
Licentiate in Nursing
Camilo Cienfuegos Hospital
09.1996 - 04.2022
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Faustino Lopez Medical University
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