Katrina Lazo
ST Petersburg
Summary
Compassionate and patient care focused registered nurse with 10 years of experience in nursing. Skilled in providing quality care to patients, using critical thinking and excellent communication skills. Organized and detail oriented with high standards for performance and maintenance of treatment protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Progressive care Float Nurse
Baycare Health System
09.2019 - Current
- Floated to various units between five hospitals in Pinellas County, assigned to multiple units including cardiac neuro stepdown units, medical surgical, open-heart unit, oncology, LTAC unit, ER holds, othopedics and ob-gyne.
- Delivered chronic disease management education,improving patient engagement and compliance
- Provided strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Adaptable to rapidly changing healthcare environment
- Maintained flexibility on all unit assignments and participated as a team player on all unit goals and regulations.
- 36 hrs/ week
Local Contract/ PRN Float Nurse
Bayfront Health St Petersburg
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided high quality care working in multiple units including trauma unit, neuro floor, rehab, progressive care and telemetry.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide patient centered care in accordance with unit standards.
- Utilized the nursing process to provide holistic and high quality of care
- Demonstrated practices that support safety preventing harm to patients, families and employee
- 36hrs/week while in 13 weeks contract then 12hrs/week PRN
Full time Cardiovascular Progressive Care Nurse
St Joseph Hospital Tampa
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Provided exceptional care to high acuity patients with cardiovascular conditions.
- Frequently act as a relief charge nurse and preceptor to newly hired nurses
- Participated in multiple educational inservice and class to enhance knowledge on giving necessary care to patients.
- Collaborated with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to develop quality plan of care for patients.
- Engaged patients through culturally sensitive education on disease processes,health screenings and wellness strategies
- Educate patients and families about conditions and provided support as needed
- 36 hrs/week
PRN Progressive Care Nurse
AdventHealth Tampa
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Given compassionate care to patients suffering from debilitating conditions
- Established rapport and working relationship with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide skin and wound care, catheter care and tracheostomy management
- Acted as a patient advocate and maintained HIPPA guidelines to protect privacy of patient at all times.
- 12 hrs/week
Full time LTAC Staff Nurse
Kindred Hospital Cenral Tampa
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Experienced in providing long term acute care to patients with multiple chronic medical conditions
- Assisted in providing ventilation and tracheostomy care
- Collaborated with Rehabilitative services to provide appropriate physical, occupational and speech therapy for patients.
- Performed all task with patient centered focus and critical thinking skills
- 36hrs/week
- Manager: Jackie Vanhorn
Rehabilitative Care Technician
Kindred Hospital Cenral Tampa
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Experienced in providing long term acute care to patients with multiple chronic medical conditions
- Assisted in providing ventilation and tracheostomy care
- Collaborated with Rehabilitative services to provide appropriate physical, occupational and speech therapy for patients.
- Performed all task with patient centered focus and critical thinking skills
- 36hrs/week
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Baguio
Baguio City, Philippines05.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Sta. Cruz Institute
Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines03.2008
Skills
Patient education and coaching
Health promotion and prevention
High-risk patient monitoring
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Patient care administration
Certification
- Registered nurse, State of Florida
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
SPECIALTY / EXPERIENCE AREAS
Stepdown units; Medical Surgical; Telemetry; Cardiology; LTACH; Orthopedic Care; Gastrointestinal; Oncology; Trauma Care; Neuro units
Timeline
PRN Progressive care Float Nurse
Baycare Health System
09.2019 - Current
Local Contract/ PRN Float Nurse
Bayfront Health St Petersburg
03.2019 - 05.2020
Full time Cardiovascular Progressive Care Nurse
St Joseph Hospital Tampa
03.2017 - 11.2019
PRN Progressive Care Nurse
AdventHealth Tampa
03.2017 - 03.2019
Full time LTAC Staff Nurse
Kindred Hospital Cenral Tampa
09.2015 - 06.2017
Rehabilitative Care Technician
Kindred Hospital Cenral Tampa
03.2015 - 09.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Sta. Cruz Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Baguio