To obtain a full-time position in healthcare as a Registered Nurse that will utilize my evolving experience critical care, pragmatic decision making, and compassion that will help to impact the quality of care within our healthcare system, starting with the care of patients. This will further develop my leadership skills to achieve greater feats as a Registered Nurse with a focus on patient-centered care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale
12.2023 - Current
Acute care, Long term care, Short term care, respiratory care, amputee care.
Initiate life saving IV lines, rapid response team, provide critical care.
Communicate with providers of pertinent assessment changes and abnormalities of lab results, x-ray results, and provide recommended actions and procedures for client.
Continuous assessments on all clients, recognizing change in health, providing rapid nursing interventions for life support and sustainment.
Educate client and family members on health preventative measures and continuing care.
Patient advocacy, interpreting medical terminology to better assist patient in care.
Monitors the administration and accurate recording of medications used
Investigates and follow through on medication errors
Transcribes physician orders timely and ensure orders are implemented as appropriate
Reports all resident, visitor and work-related accidents/injuries and demonstrates appropriate follow through by investigating, documenting and processing incident reports
Accepts guidance, supervision, and criticism if needed
Practices in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory agencies regulations
Patient Care Assistant/Secretary Assistant
Susanna Wesley Nursing Home
04.2022 - 04.2023
Track and update census, update charts, document phone orders, prepare lab documentation and schedule lab orders, prepare admissions, and discharge documents, and assign CNA duties
Ambulate, feed, and check vital signs of stable patients
Record intake and output, record daily weights, provide oral and perineal care.
Assistant Operations Director, Technical Sergeant
United States Air Force Reserves/US Marine Corps
07.2006 - 03.2022
Designed and adapted new strategies to increase efficiency and improve customer service
Implemented up-to-date policies to ensure operation effectiveness to code
Developed performance appraisals, promotions, and awards for employees and utilized mentorship skills for individualized personal growth to influence high retention rates
Hosted presentations on analysis and planned upcoming projects and tasks to target within budget
Utilized carrier performance and maintained positive relationships with carriers to assure compliance with DOT regulations and identify most cost-efficient routes
Provided superior customer service while handling inbound and outbound management
Directed support for the Director of Operations and Director of Marketing.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Miami Regional University
08.2023
Emergency Medical Technician -
Broward College
05.2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Animation -
Miami International University of Art and Design
04.2014
Skills
Leadership and decisive decision-making skills
Showing compassion
Proven self-motivated, working independently, while influencing positive success of the entire team
Problem solving with pragmatic approaches and reasonable solutions
The ability to form good relationships with both peers and staff
Patient Relations/ Concierge at The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehab and NursingPatient Relations/ Concierge at The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehab and Nursing
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) at The Pearl of Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterCERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) at The Pearl of Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center