Leonardo Medina
Ocala
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently fosters strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Committed to maintaining the confidentiality of information at all times.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Unit
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Medical Unit
UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Neurological Unit
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in an acute hospital environment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Covid
Mercy Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
AdventHealth Ocala
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Medical Unit
The Villages Regional Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Cared for patients in a Cardiac Medical unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
- Worked closely with patients to coordinate realistic goals and strategies for care
- Set up referrals with specialists to handle patient needs
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Munroe Regional Medical Center (TimberRidge)
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Munroe Regional Medical Center
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions
- Updated patient charts using Cerner, including adding new and existing medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Taylor College
Belleview, FL2015
High School Diploma - General
West Port High School
Ocala, FL2008
Skills
- Advanced Spanish Communication
- Epic and Cerner EMR Proficiency
- Skilled in Team Dynamics
- Detail-Oriented Organizer
- High level of autonomy
- Expertise in Acute Care Settings
- In-Depth Clinical Knowledge
- Quality assurance
- Compassionate Care Delivery
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Accomplishments
Daisy Award recipient
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Unit
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Medical Unit
UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse, Neurological Unit
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Covid
Mercy Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
AdventHealth Ocala
05.2018 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Medical Unit
The Villages Regional Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Munroe Regional Medical Center (TimberRidge)
01.2017 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Munroe Regional Medical Center
11.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma - General
West Port High School
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Taylor College
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