Laura Jimenez Serna
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with three years of experience in a Surgical Cardiac PCU, delivering high-quality care in fast-paced, high-acuity settings. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring complex conditions, and patient and family education. Passionate about caring for mothers and newborns and supporting safe postpartum recovery,
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical Cardiac PCU
AdventHealth Celebration Hospital
Celebration, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to pre- and post-operative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and provided chest tube care. Assisted with wound dressing changes and supported enforcement of sternal precautions.
- Facilitated patient and family education on post-operative care plans, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Facilitated collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to design tailored treatment plans for patients.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, enhancing practical skills and professional development.
Clinical Nursing Student, Surgical PCU
AdventHealth Celebration Hospital
Celebration, FL
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided essential support in delivering direct patient care to post-surgical and acutely ill patients, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
- Monitored and evaluated patients post-surgery to ensure effective pain management and accurate medication administration.
- Executed thorough head-to-toe evaluations to ensure timely reporting of patient condition changes to the healthcare team.
- Implemented effective time management strategies and prioritized tasks to ensure optimal patient care in dynamic clinical environments.
Clinical Nursing Student, Labor and Delivery
Winnie Palmer Hospital
Orlando, FL
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Supported nursing staff in delivering comprehensive care to laboring mothers, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
- performed diaper changes, bottle feedings, and monitored vital signs under appropriate supervision.
- Coordinated parent interactions and efficiently processed admissions and discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12-2022
Skills
- clinical judgement
- Proficient in Epic software
- Wound care management
- Effective team coordination
- Compassion and empathy
- Post-Operative and surgical care
- ECG interpretation
- Precepting
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- RN Registered Nurse # 9624015
- BLS Basic Life Support
- ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIH stroke scale certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical Cardiac PCU
AdventHealth Celebration Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student, Surgical PCU
AdventHealth Celebration Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Clinical Nursing Student, Labor and Delivery
Winnie Palmer Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College