ISABEL M CUESTA
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at St. Sophia Nursing Care Corporation, showcasing expertise in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and patient advocacy, significantly enhancing patient care. Skilled in both direct patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to reduced hospital readmissions and improved patient satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St . Sophia Nursing Care Corporation
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
Behavioral Health Targeted Case Management
Oasis Menthal Health
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Reduced hospital readmissions with thorough case management and effective coordination of care.
- Provided crisis intervention services promptly, minimizing risk factors and ensuring safety for all parties involved.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients in need of behavioral health services.
- Mentored new case managers, sharing best practices and contributing to a cohesive workplace culture focused on professional growth.
- Applied evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment and motivational interviewing to support behavioral interventions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Universal Career School
Sweetwater,FL12-2021
Associate of Science - Medical Degree
University of Medical Sciences
Havana, Cuba06-1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Lab result interpretation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St . Sophia Nursing Care Corporation
01.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Targeted Case Management
Oasis Menthal Health
10.2020 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center
07.2019 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Universal Career School
Associate of Science - Medical Degree
University of Medical Sciences
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