Karolinne Freire
Cape Coral
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and electronic medical records management. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Skilled in delivering accurate assessments and maintaining safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lee Health
Cape Coral
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted intake assessments to gather patient history.
- Assessed patient needs and prioritized treatment to optimize care delivery.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for reactions and side effects.
- Trained new RNs on best practices and hospital policies to enhance team competency.
- Advocated for patients by respecting their rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated intervention effectiveness through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Maintained accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Student Nurse Apprentice Program
Lee Health
Cape Coral
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Accurately documented patient care in electronic health records, contributing to comprehensive patient care continuity.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Maintained clean, safe environment by strictly adhering to infection control policies, promoting patient safety.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and addressed requests efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Assisted patients with ambulation and transfers using proper equipment.
- Facilitated patient transportation throughout the facility.
Instrument Technician
Lee Health
Fort Myers
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared instruments for sterilization and completed decontamination protocols, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Prepared instruments and supplies for sterilization, adhering to established procedures.
- Executed routine inspections and managed hazardous waste, ensuring compliance with regulatory protocols.
- Verified sterility of products after each cycle using biological or chemical indicators.
- Assembled, documented, and packaged instrumentation sets per department protocols.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of sterilization area, supporting adherence to safety standards.
- Followed policies related to infection control practices to ensure safety.
- Learned proper use of PPE to maintain a safe environment and sterile fields.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Myers, FL08-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records management
- Performing EKGs
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Neurology and neurosurgery expertise
- Patient advocacy
- Attention to detail and problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Telemetry monitoring
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Affiliations
- UBC member
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lee Health
11.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Apprentice Program
Lee Health
07.2022 - 11.2024
Instrument Technician
Lee Health
06.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University