Florida Licensed Registered Nurse with background working in pediatrics in a clinical setting and in a surgical facility. Skilled in providing patient care, immunization administration, medical assessment, educating patients and families, and providing post-op care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. John's Surgery Center
Fort Myers, FL
08.2004 - 07.2006
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Pediatric Clinic Nurse
Island Coast Pediatrics
Fort Myers, FL
07.2001 - 11.2004
Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Completed initial and comprehensive ongoing patient and family assessments to determine healthcare needs.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.