Jamirys Bustamante-Acevedo
Saint Cloud,United States
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 15 years of expertise in direct patient care, staff supervision, and case management. Proficient in managing department operations, training new personnel, and multitasking in emergent scheduling situations. Skilled as a Sexual Nurse Examiner, prioritizing patient needs and conducting interviews while ensuring mental health safety. Well-versed in providing chronic and emergency care for critically ill patients with complex medical conditions. Highly knowledgeable in endoscopic procedures, pre-op, and PACU nursing. Specializes in case management within the emergency department and mental health, with a focus on PTSD, MDD, anxiety, and bipolar disorders.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Advent Health Kissimmee
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in a setting that could manage over 50 patients at a time
- Administered medications via oral, IV, 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated as a Circulator Nurse during Endoscopy, Colonoscopy and Bronchoscopy procedures, including but not limited to process specimen samples and time out procedures.
- Educated the patient in Pre-Op and Post-Op procedures, special instructions and follow up appointments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advent Health
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for over 50 patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Ensured strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures for all evidence collected during examinations, preserving its integrity for potential use in criminal proceedings.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough sexual assault examinations and providing essential medical treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Leaned on psychological and emotional understanding of victims to create safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Consulted nurses on team to improve service provided for each patient.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reduced trauma for patients through compassionate care and effective communication techniques during examinations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Interacted warmly with research subjects throughout blood drawing process, increasing comfort with testing procedures.
- Followed universal precautions and bio-hazard safety standards for handling blood.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse Inpatient Mental Health Nurse II
Orlando VA Medical Center
04.2019 - 01.2023
- Trained in ACLS, PALS,BLS and PMDB.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up support for patients transitioning to community-based services.
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing various topics such as stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and relapse prevention.
- Promoted self-care among staff members by initiating regular debriefings after challenging incidents or shifts.
- Served as a preceptor for new hires or nursing students ensuring proper orientation into the role of Mental Health Nurse within the clinical setting.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- PMDB expertise and application of the correct technique during emergent situations
Nursing Operations Manager
GuideWell Emergency Doctors
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Supervised over 20+ staff members, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained 20+ new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Mentored and trained new Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, sharing best practices and valuable insights to ensure their success in the role.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Ensured strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures for all evidence collected during examinations, preserving its integrity for potential use in criminal proceedings.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough sexual assault examinations and providing essential medical treatment.
- Worked at least 80 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Enhanced the quality of forensic evidence collected during examinations, ensuring accurate documentation and proper handling.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Facilitated a safe environment for patients while gathering crucial information necessary to document assaults accurately.
- Reduced trauma for patients through compassionate care and effective communication techniques during examinations.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Prepared, administered and documented medications and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
- Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
- Followed facility policies, OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations to maintain legal compliance.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques and care standards.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by soliciting feedback from team members and incorporating suggestions for enhancing program effectiveness.
- Enhanced the quality of forensic evidence collected during examinations, ensuring accurate documentation and proper handling.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Provided leadership within the hospital setting by serving as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on managing cases involving sexual assault survivors.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Leaned on psychological and emotional understanding of victims to create safe and comfortable environment for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Sciences
Post University
Waterbury, CT09-2025
Associate Degree In Nursing Sciences - Nursing Science
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao
Humacao, PR05.2009
High School Diploma - General Education
Jose Campeche High School
San Lorenzo, PR05.2003
Skills
- Fully Bilingual English-Spanish
- Staff Supervision
- Psychological assessment
- Sexual assault prevention
- Forensic examination expertise
- Sexual assault kit management
- Forensic interview techniques
- Sexual violence education
- Setting Up Referrals
- Excel/ Words/ Publisher Software proficiency
- CPRS/ Vista Software proficiency
- Operational Standards
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Support and Education
- IV Conscious Sedation
- Perioperative Care & PACU
- Photographic documentation
- Victim advocacy
- Mandated reporting
Certification
ACLS, PALS, BLS Provider.
IV Ultrasound Certification (2023)
Certified Sedation Nurse
Certified Sedation Nurse 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Advent Health Kissimmee
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advent Health
01.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse Inpatient Mental Health Nurse II
Orlando VA Medical Center
04.2019 - 01.2023
Nursing Operations Manager
GuideWell Emergency Doctors
03.2018 - 04.2019
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital
06.2010 - 12.2014
Associate Degree In Nursing Sciences - Nursing Science
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao
High School Diploma - General Education
Jose Campeche High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Sciences
Post University
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