Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Progressive Care
Advent Health
Tampa, FL
08.2022 - 12.2023
Providing nursing care to cardiac patient of a step- down unit consisting of 28 beds
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitor individuals according to standard procedures for postoperative cardiac patients, using techniques such as cardioversion, Coronary artery bypass graft, Transcatheter Aortic Valve replacement, Pacemaker installation, EGD, bronchoscopy, TEE, cardiac catheterization with PCI, Femoral popliteal bypass surgery and other procedures.
Served as a mentor for both rotating students and new unit staff, providing training and guidance on nursing best practices within the hospital policies.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Surgical Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Tampa, FL
01.2024 - 10.2024
Responsible for caring for critically ill patients in the neurological ICU unit, covering various medical issues such as brain tumors, epilepsy, head traumas, and intracranial hemorrhages.
Responsible for monitoring and managing ventilated patients, administering medications, and providing patients and family education.
Assessed and monitor patients neurological status, including calculating and maintaining desired ICP and CPP values.
Coordinated care for critical issues such as cerebral edema and intracranial pressure, hemodynamic instability and spinal injuries post surgical.
Performed ongoing critical thinking skills when assessing changes in a patient's condition or responding to emergent situations.
Coordinated daily multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and goals of treatment.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Tampa, FL
01.2024 - 10.2024
Deliver bedside care to patients in a busy 15 bed ICU unit for patients needing intensive medical treatment including septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure.
Managed ventilator settings and monitored ventilator alarms per protocol.
Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Brandon, FL
02.2022 - 07.2022
Delivered bedside care to patients in a busy 10 bed ICU unit for trauma, cardiac and neurological-related injuries
Provide direct medical care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure.
Coordinate the assessment , diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and monitoring of critically ill patients, utilizing a multi-disciplinary plan of care
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Ensure 100% accuracy and completeness when documenting procedures, patients condition, and the administration of medication.
Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Brandon, FL
04.2021 - 12.2021
Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom.
Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans.
Participated in implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of health issues.
Licensed Insurance Agent
Humana
Tampa, FL
07.2008 - 11.2019
Maintain lead follow up and obtain enrollments i Humana Medicare advantage and prescription drug plans
Coordinated appointments and consultations with clients to identify individual needs and gain better understanding of overall financial situations.
Received underwriting approvals after accurately completing applications for insurance coverage.
Provided leadership and training for new agents regarding industry best practices and company policies.
Improved office operations continually by maintaining records, tracking data and promoting internal communications.
Cultivated lasting professional relationships, which created continuous client referral streams within community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL
04.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL
12.2021
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tampa, FL
05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Phoenix
Tampa, FL
09.2011
Skills
Care plan implementation
EPIC EHR System
Mechanical Ventilator Management
Vasoactive Medication Titration
Medical Procedure Preparation
Central Line Care
Diabetes management
Medication and IV administration
Microsoft Office Pro
Excellent time management skills
Certification
ACLS and BLS Certificate- American Heart Association
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