Laura Ferreiro
Hialeah
Summary
Compassionate, competent and caring RN offering over 2 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume emergency hospital environments as well as home care/outpatient environment. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Versatile health care professional with broad knowledge of various nursing disciplines and special passion for obstetrics. Engaged communicator with patients, offering rare combination of empathy and firm professionalism.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lee Health System
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Angels Care Home Health
09.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and management of acute medical issues in a timely manner.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Developed relationships with patients to ensure they received the highest quality of care.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Conducted home visits to assess the physical and mental condition of assigned patients.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up appointments and assessments.
- Created detailed documentation of patient health history including lab results, treatments and medications prescribed.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Facilitated referrals for specialized services such as physical therapy or hospice care when needed.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Implemented interventions based on evidence-based practice guidelines while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Promoted continuity of care by advocating for patients within the healthcare system.
- Acted as an advocate for patient rights during hospital stays or other clinical encounters.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Identified potential risks related to medication use or inadequate follow up care after discharge from the hospital.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
- Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Westside Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
Education
Associate of science - Nursing
Southeastern College
Associates - Arts And Associates in Nursing PRE-REQUIREMENTS
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Hialeah Gardens High School
Skills
- Able to follow instructions and learn fast
- Patient advocacy
- Nursing process
- Prioritization and Delegation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventive health
- Medication Administration
- Patient discharge
- English and Spanish fluent
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical care
- Home infusion care
- Drug calculations
- Care Coordination
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Case Management
- Cardiac monitoring
Additional Information
- Advance health care 84 hrs at kindred hospital Behavioral health care 60 hrs at Fort Lauderdale behavioral center Pediatrics care 100 hrs at tender care, united cerebral palsy and Miami children's rehabilitation center 100 hrs at Jackson South Hospital Maternity over 200 hrs at heartland of Tamarac and heartland of Miami lakes, Saint Catherine's west rehab center 400 hrs of volunteer services since high school. Over 200 hours of internship in labor and delivery at North shore (Graveyard schedule) supervised by staff.
Certification
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- ENPC
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lee Health System
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Angels Care Home Health
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Westside Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2023
Associates - Arts And Associates in Nursing PRE-REQUIREMENTS
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Hialeah Gardens High School
Associate of science - Nursing
Southeastern College
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