Katia Vázquez
Miami,FL
Summary
Compassionate RN Staff Nurse with background in providing high-quality patient care, developing effective nursing plans, and maintaining accurate medical records. Skilled in administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and responding to medical emergencies. Demonstrated track record of improving patient outcomes through personalized care and direct communication with healthcare teams. Strong advocate for patients' rights, fostering positive relationships with families to ensure comfort and satisfaction in healthcare services provided.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Pupa Pediatric Care
Miami, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in fast-paced healthcare environments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Assisted in the implementation of infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
RN Staff Nurse
Health care
Miami, FL
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided direct patient care in fast-paced healthcare environments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Assisted in the implementation of infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with serious illness or injury.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate records of patient health information and treatment plans in electronic health record systems.
RN Staff Nurse
Hospice
Miami, Florida
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided direct patient care in fast-paced healthcare environments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Assisted in the implementation of infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care services.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with serious illness or injury.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edp University of Puerto Rico
San Juan , Pr 06.2020 - 06.2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan collaboration
- Infection control implementation
- Patient education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team communication
- Emotional support provision
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal skills
- Mental health care
- Diabetes management
- Palliative care
- Pediatric nursing
- Home health care
- Hospice care
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Family education
- Tracheostomy care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Geriatric care
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Certification
- CPR
- AIDS/HIV
- Alzheimer and Vascular Dementia
- HIPAA
- Infection Control
- Medical Documentation
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Pupa Pediatric Care
05.2024 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Hospice
08.2023 - 02.2024
RN Staff Nurse
Health care
04.2023 - 03.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edp University of Puerto Rico
06.2020 - 06.2022