LEAH ROSE SAVINA CRUZ
Riverview,FLORIDA
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking RN with willingness to learn new advancement at work and can work under pressure, and handling high acuity of patient
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Delivered high-quality pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of cardiovascular interventions.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications and medication management to promote long-term heart health.
- Fostered a supportive and educational environment for patients and their families, helping them navigate the complexities of cardiac care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans, optimizing patient recovery and wellbeing.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating seamless transitions between care providers.
Caregiver
Lake House Assisted Living Facility
- 08.2021
- Transporting residents if unable to do so on their own. (e.g. Wheelchair rides)
- Serve as companion to assigned residents.
- Assists on their ADLs if needed to be assist. (e.g. Hygiene care)
Staff Nurse
Pasig City General Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: 200 Bed, Level 3 Tertiary General Hospital
- Male Medicine Ward (2011-2013)
- Delivers Patient-centered care to critically ill male adult patients.
- Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the adult or elderly patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols.
- Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the adult or elderly patient’s condition and/or the client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly.
- Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
- Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation protocols.
- Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift as well as if there are abnormal findings immediately to the health care professional.
- Assesses clients’ contraptions including peripheral intravenous lines, catheters and drains etc.
- Coordinates with other interdisciplinary team of the hospital to modify clients care needs.
- Performed nursing skills such as: Intravenous medication, oral medication administration, wound dressing, CTT care, care for patient on ET, assisting HCP during bedside procedures.
- OB/ Gynecology Ward (2013-2016)
- Assess and document various clinical conditions and vital signs of the postpartum and post-operative clients.
- Perform professional nursing care to the patients admitted in the Obstetrics and Gynecology unit.
- Administers prescribed medications such as Oral, SC, IV routes and record changes and response of the client.
- Educate patients and families regarding Breast feeding, Newborn care, C-section care, Postpartum care etc.
- Maintain skills and knowledge by participating various nurse education programs, seminars, staff meetings, workshops and other online nurse education programs.
- Private/Semi-Private Ward (2016-2019)
- Perform professional nursing care to the patients admitted in the Private ward/ Semiprivate ward (caters Pediatrics-Geriatrics under the management of care of the consultants)
- Prepares clients for their elective operation, assesses and care for postoperative clients as well
- Performed nursing skills such as: Intravenous medication, oral medication administration, wound dressing, CTT care, care for patient on ET, assisting HCP during bedside procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Centro Escolar University
01.2010
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Patient management
- Critical care
- Specimen collection
- Tracheostomy care
- Health promotion
- Geriatric nursing
- Cardiac nursing
- Chronic disease management
- EMR / EHR
- Maternity nursing
- Wound care management
- Nursing process
- Monitoring vital signs
- Documentation
- Decision-making
- Compassionate and caring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Certification
Florida RN License-RN 9581897
BLS AND ACLS Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse
Pasig City General Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2020
Caregiver
Lake House Assisted Living Facility
- 08.2021
Bachelor of Science -
Centro Escolar University
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