Katarzyna Latas
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with 5 years of clinical experience in a high-acuity Medical Telemetry unit and as a hospital float nurse at Baptist Hospital. Skilled in cardiac monitoring and the management of complex medical conditions, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing clinical environments while delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
Boca Raton, FL
02.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to 4–6 medical and cardiac telemetry patients in a fast-paced acute care setting.
- Monitor and interpret continuous cardiac rhythms, promptly recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition.
- Administer and manage medications including cardiac drips, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, diuretics, and antibiotics.
- Care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, and complex medical conditions, including post-ICU step-down patients.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, case management, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy to ensure safe, effective care.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, discharge planning, and lifestyle modifications.
- Participate in rapid response and code blue events, providing timely interventions and support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics (Clinical Dietetics)
Medical University of Silesia
Katowice, Poland05.2015
Skills
- Cardiac telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
- Care of acutely ill medical and cardiac patients
- Medication administration and IV therapy
- Rapid patient assessment and early deterioration recognition
- Infection control, patient safety, and quality care standards
- Adaptability, critical thinking, and teamwork across units
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics (Clinical Dietetics)
Medical University of Silesia