Leodan Perez Torres
Hialeah,Florida
Summary
Driven by a commitment to excellence, I leveraged my expertise in patient care and emergency response at Salud Pública to significantly enhance patient outcomes. My adeptness in medication administration, coupled with a profound ability to foster patient and family advocacy, has consistently improved healthcare delivery. Demonstrating leadership in nursing staff mentorship, I've effectively contributed to a culture of compassionate care and professional development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Enfermero
Salud Pública
09.2008 - 11.2023
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Técnico Medio En Artes Gráficas
Poligrafia
07.2000 - 03.2008
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Licenciado En Enfermería - Salud
FCM Dr. Enrique Cabrera
Havana, Cuba07.2012
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Patient Management
- Compassionate Care
- Family Education
- Healthcare ethics
- Licensed RN
- Health Promotion
- Surgical care
- Wound Management
- Emergency Care
- Care plan implementation
- Critical Care Nursing
- Mental health care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Pediatric Care
- Disease Prevention
- Licensed by State nursing board
- Geriatric Care
- Palliative Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Maternal-Newborn Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Patient care planning
- Team Coordination
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Relationship Building
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Counseling
- Data Collection
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Medication Distribution
- Care Planning
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Plan Development
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Evaluation
- Intravenous therapy
- Maintaining privacy
- Medical assessment
- Patient Relations
- Infection control measures
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Procedure preparations
- Emotional awareness
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency Response
- Personal care needs
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Long-Term Care
- Patient Check-Ins
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient Discharge
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Critical Care
- Sanitation
- Physical assessments
- Health screening
- Emergency Procedures
- Home visits
- Family advocacy
- Managing deadlines
- Language Fluency
- Vaccine administration
- Hospice and palliative care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Palliative care awareness
- Insulin medication assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Performing EKGs
- Chart updating
- Administering immunizations
Timeline
Enfermero
Salud Pública
09.2008 - 11.2023
Técnico Medio En Artes Gráficas
Poligrafia
07.2000 - 03.2008
Licenciado En Enfermería - Salud
FCM Dr. Enrique Cabrera
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