Daime Luzardo Cespedes
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate and technically trained to serve pediatric and adult patients in diverse health settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Conviva Care Solutions
10.2022 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations, vital
- Completed EKGs, blood draw, PVR and DPN tests, ear lavage, A1C, INR checks, administration of therapeutic injections.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- ECW and HEIDS experience.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
Medical Assistant
IBI Health Care
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies, vital signs.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care for weight lose procedures.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents,
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
Medical Assistant
VeriMed Health Group Land O Lakes
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- ECW and HEIDS experience.
Medical Assistant
Advantis Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation, EKG, ear lavage, vital signs, therapeutic injections.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Medical Assistant
Vista Springs Assisted Living
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Documented vital signs
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Answered incoming calls, routed messages and resolved patient inquiries within target timeframes.
- Contacting PCP offices for refill requests, acute medical conditions.
Nurse Manager
Avantment Clinic
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities to share ideas and concerns.
Dialysis Nurse
Menydial Kidneys Clinic
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
ICU Nurse
Manuel Ascunce Domenech Provincial Hospital
10.2011 - 07.2014
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Vital signs, specimens collection, grooming and patient general care.
Nurse, Emergency Department
Batalla de las Guasimas Community Hospital
09.2009 - 10.2011
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Nurse
Panama Hospital
09.2007 - 08.2009
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Vital signs, administrative duties such as ordering supplies, verifying expiration dates.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
RN-BSN State of Florida
Camaguey,Cuba07.2023
RMA - RMA
American Registry of Medical Assistant
Westfield, MA03.2023
RPT - Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
Miami, FL04.2020
EKG - Registered Electrocardiography Technician
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
Miami, FL04.2020
RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
Miami, FL10.2019
Degree -
University of Medical Sciences of Camaguey
Camaguey, Cuba10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor in Nursing
University of Medical Sciences of Camaguey
Camaguey, Cuba10.2011
Skills
- Five years of experience in management of medical emergencies, connecting life support, nursing care, observation, administering treatments, IV medications and IV fluids
- Supporting doctors, preparing patients for procedures, preparing room for patients, calling patients to provide results
- EKG, ear lavage, blood draw INR and A1C check; PVR and DPN tests, administering vaccines and therapeutic injections,
- ECW experience and also with HEIDS, experience working with elderly patients
- Excellent teamwork and organization skills Ability to work under pressure Effective communication skills Experience working with diverse populations Adaptable and flexible
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office and Excel Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English
Certification
- RN- BSN
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant.
- RPT - Registered Phlebotomy Technician.
- EKG - Registered Electrocardiography Technician.
- BSL.
- Postgraduate Training in the Specialty of Intensive Care Practice Nursing.
- Certification of the Professional Practice of the Undergraduate Degree in Nursing Specialty Intensive Care and Emergency.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Conviva Care Solutions
10.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
IBI Health Care
03.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant
VeriMed Health Group Land O Lakes
05.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant
Advantis Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant
Vista Springs Assisted Living
01.2017 - 12.2020
Nurse Manager
Avantment Clinic
01.2015 - 01.2016
Dialysis Nurse
Menydial Kidneys Clinic
10.2014 - 12.2014
ICU Nurse
Manuel Ascunce Domenech Provincial Hospital
10.2011 - 07.2014
Nurse, Emergency Department
Batalla de las Guasimas Community Hospital
09.2009 - 10.2011
Nurse
Panama Hospital
09.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
RN-BSN State of Florida
RMA - RMA
American Registry of Medical Assistant
RPT - Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
EKG - Registered Electrocardiography Technician
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
Degree -
University of Medical Sciences of Camaguey
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor in Nursing
University of Medical Sciences of Camaguey