Janice Figueroa
Kissimmee
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing
individualized patient care. Committed to delivering
best-in-class patient care through effective education and
counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and
enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety
protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Unit Manager
The Terrace Of St Cloud
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw recruitment efforts within the nursing unit, selecting highly skilled candidates who would contribute positively to the team dynamic.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts, ensuring seamless continuity of care for all patients on the unit.
- Actively sought out opportunities for continuing education within the field of nursing management, staying up-to-date on current trends and best practices.
- Established a strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing valuable support throughout the treatment process.
- Collaborated with administrators to evaluate nursing policies and procedures for potential improvements regularly.
- Raised staff retention rates by fostering a positive work culture focused on professional growth and development.
Staffing Development Coordinator
Orlando Health & Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Improved patient safety by designing and conducting simulation exercises that strengthened nurses'' critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Increased staff retention by providing ongoing professional development opportunities and support.
Nursing Unit Manager
Solaris Healthcare Oscela
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Assistant Director of Nursing/Nursing Unit Manager
Avante St Cloud
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff
Unit Manager/Registered Nurse Supervisor
Keystone Rehabilitation Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse/Nurse Supervisor
Plantation Bay Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
Population Health RN - OB
Community Care Plan
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
University Of Puerto Rico Hospital
05.2008 - 05.2014
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus
05.2007
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Education
- Long-Term Care
- Family Education
- Medication Administration
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Case Management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager
The Terrace Of St Cloud
10.2024 - Current
Staffing Development Coordinator
Orlando Health & Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - 06.2024
Nursing Unit Manager
Solaris Healthcare Oscela
11.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing/Nursing Unit Manager
Avante St Cloud
06.2022 - 09.2022
Unit Manager/Registered Nurse Supervisor
Keystone Rehabilitation Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse/Nurse Supervisor
Plantation Bay Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 04.2021
Population Health RN - OB
Community Care Plan
05.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
University Of Puerto Rico Hospital
05.2008 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus
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