Joallen Tamayo
Miami,FL
Summary
Diligent ICU Staff Nurse with demonstrated success in emerging patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented professional offering support and comfort to patients and families through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Nurse
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Respiratory Therapist III
Baptist Hospital of West Kendall
10.2017 - Current
- Set up, monitored and adjusted mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment
- Managed patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Read physician orders to determine treatment requirements, including therapy type, method and duration
- Supervision of staff as Lead Respiratory Therapist
- Improved treatment outcomes and performed baseline pulmonary function screening to proactively address health issues.
Respiratory Therapist II (Pulmonary Lab)
Baptist Hospital of Miami
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Assist with PA and A-line insertion, obtain and analyze ABG's
- Monitoring and maintenance of CVP, ICP, PA, and A-lines
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of ABG analyzers
- Managed airways with appropriate positioning, securing, humidification selection and suctioning
- Identified best mode of ventilation and opportunities to optimize patient-ventilator interface
- Selected and administered appropriate medications and dosage levels to address patient conditions.
Respiratory Therapist I
Baptist Hospital of Miami
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Managed patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Read physician orders to determine treatment requirements, including therapy type, method and duration
- Delivered skilled emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Followed specific treatment parameters when preparing apparatuses to deliver therapeutic gas and control environmental conditions
- Performed incentive spirometry on patients to facilitate airway clearance and lung expansion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2024
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing - undefined
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12.2023
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy - undefined
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL03.2012
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- End of life care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Family Support
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Documentation And Reporting
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Pain Management
- Emotional Support
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Emergency Interventions
- CPR/AED
Awards
- 04/01/12, Dr. Alberto Mancebo Award for Compassion and Clinical Excellence
- 03/01/22, Employee of the Month
- 07/22/24, Daisy Award Nomination
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ICU Nurse
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist III
Baptist Hospital of West Kendall
10.2017 - Current
Respiratory Therapist II (Pulmonary Lab)
Baptist Hospital of Miami
10.2014 - 10.2017
Respiratory Therapist I
Baptist Hospital of Miami
08.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing - undefined
Miami Dade College
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy - undefined
Miami Dade College
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