Patient advocacy in multiple areas of healthcare I have become well versed and have profound and extentive knowledge base
Jennifer Cabal
Lake Worth
Summary
Skilled nursing professional in maternal-child health, emphasizing patient advocacy and education. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans and improve overall care standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Palms West
Loxahatchee, FL
05.2018 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care to mothers and newborns, ensuring safety and comfort during hospitalization.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed health status of patients, promptly addressing concerns in collaboration with healthcare team.
- Developed individualized care plans in partnership with multidisciplinary teams to meet unique patient needs.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance in maternal-child health services.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and streamline workflows within the mother-baby unit.
- Coordinated discharge planning for new families, ensuring smooth transitions and follow-up care post-hospitalization.
- Coordinated discharge planning for mother-baby pairs, ensuring appropriate follow-up care and support upon leaving the hospital.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify potential complications in both the mother and baby during the birthing process.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses or nursing students in clinical rotations, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Demonstrated cultural competence by addressing diverse patient needs with sensitivity and respect, fostering a welcoming environment for all families.
- Administered medications as prescribed while diligently observing for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Promoted early bonding experiences between mothers and infants by encouraging skin-to-skin contact immediately after delivery.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress through electronic medical records systems for accurate reporting and continuity of care.
- Facilitated effective communication between family members, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly identify and respond to emergency situations, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in maternal-child nursing to promote optimal health outcomes for both mother and baby.
- Enhanced patient safety through meticulous monitoring of vital signs, medications, and overall wellness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for seamless prenatal, antepartum, and postpartum care.
- Educated new parents on proper infant care techniques, including breastfeeding, bathing, and swaddling.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Hospice Admissions Nurse
TrustBridge Health
West Palm Beach, FL
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for hospice admissions to determine patient eligibility and needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients and families.
- Educated families on hospice services, resources, and end-of-life care options to ensure informed decisions.
- Streamlined admission processes, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for patient services.
- Mentored new admissions nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores within the admissions process.
- Analyzed patient data trends to refine admission criteria and optimize service delivery strategies.
- Ensured timely initiation of hospice services by effectively managing caseloads and promptly addressing urgent admissions requests.
- Optimized resource allocation by working closely with case managers to determine appropriate levels of care based on patients'' needs and clinical factors.
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical judgement when evaluating appropriateness for hospice services based on Medicare guidelines and individual patient needs.
- Increased awareness of hospice benefits among patients, families, and healthcare professionals through educational presentations and community outreach efforts.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and hospice admission by establishing strong relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate support and education to patients and families throughout the admission process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of admission assessments, individualized care plans, and ongoing updates in electronic health records.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by keeping informed of relevant hospice admission policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Streamlined communication with interdisciplinary team members for seamless care coordination during hospice admissions.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to expedite appropriate hospice referrals and admissions.
- Developed tailored interventions for each patient''s unique end-of-life journey through thorough evaluation of their goals of care preferences during the admissions consultation phase.
- Provided compassionate support to families in crisis situations, guiding them through complex decision-making regarding their loved ones'' end-of-life care options.
- Enhanced the hospice''s reputation for quality care by adhering to strict ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality during admissions processes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bethesda Hospital - HealthEast
Boynton Beach, FL
10.2010 - 11.2016
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal recovery in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols and recovery processes.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices, clinical skills, and patient management techniques.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health records (EHR) to improve accuracy and efficiency in patient care reporting.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, leading to timely interventions and improved outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, ensuring ethical standards were upheld throughout the care continuum.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05-2010
Skills
- Breastfeeding support
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Maternal assessment
- Prenatal education
- Family-centered care
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV insertion
- Emotional support
- Health promotion
- Newborn care
- Discharge planning
- Postpartum care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Oxygen therapy
- Infant assessment
- Patient safety
- Compassionate care
- Quality improvement
- Blood transfusion
- Evidence-based practice
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Monitoring vital signs
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vitals monitoring
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Delegation and motivation
- Medication administration
- Documentation
- Professionalism
- Patient advocacy
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NRP
Interests
Timeline
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Palms West
05.2018 - Current
Hospice Admissions Nurse
TrustBridge Health
11.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bethesda Hospital - HealthEast
10.2010 - 11.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College