Janet Figueroa
Deltona,FL
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care strategies.
- Assessed patient conditions using advanced monitoring equipment for timely interventions.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital protocols to enhance team efficiency.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
DeLand, FL
08.2017 - 04.2022
- Conducted regular audits of nursing procedures to identify areas for process improvement.
- Led quality assurance initiatives that improved patient safety and satisfaction ratings.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Orange City, FL
08.2005 - 03.2022
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Interamerican University
Puerto Rico07-1994
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Care plan development
- Patient management
- Family education
- Collecting vitals
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Medical assessment
- Patient relations
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
05.2021 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
08.2017 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
08.2005 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Interamerican University