Efficient Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
1 Year 5 Months
UF Health | 01.2025 - Current
Administered medications and monitored patient responses in high-acuity settings.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge instructions.
Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and communication of patient data.
Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical best practices and procedural protocols.
Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
Registered Nurse
8 Years 8 Months
Life Care Services LLC | 10.2017 - Current
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Charge Nurse, Observation Unit
3 Years 3 Months
UF Health | 10.2021 - 01.2025
Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies and patient care standards.
Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
Trained and mentored new nurses, enhancing team performance and professional development.
Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and quality of care.
Managed daily operations of the unit, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
Evaluated nursing protocols regularly, driving continuous improvement in clinical practices and processes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Years 3 Months
Brookdale Assisted Living | 07.2015 - 10.2017
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.