Leonardo Enrique Diez Perez
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Responsible and well-trained Endoscopy Staff Nurse works closely with multidisciplinary team to perform outpatient gastrointestinal procedures. Assists physician with endoscopy surgery, manages equipment, documents nursing care and admits, recovers and teaches patient in PACU. Compassionately follows safety and infection control guidelines to promote patient well-being and support high-quality nursing care. Organized Endoscopy Staff Nurse with an extensive understanding of protocols and safety standards. Adept at room setting quickly and closely monitoring vitals while assisting doctors. Skilled at performing GI procedures and detail-oriented work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Endoscopy
Ascension
09.2020 - Current
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Assisting in GI procedures, facilitating instruments to the GI doctors and processing lab samples (biopsies, fine needle aspiration).
- Giving moderate sedation and assistance during GI procedures at bedside patients admitted in UCI units.
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Studied contraindications, lab results, allergies and potential interactions before administering patient medication and treatments according to physician orders.
- Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments.
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
- Inspected facilities and maintained excellent hygiene and safety by decontaminating equipment and sanitizing surfaces.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Beatriz Home Health
02.2020 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Wound, care. Management and care for PEG tubes, colostomy changes.
- Evaluation of vitals signs, medication reconciliation.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Medical Assistant and Research Technician
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
10.2016 - 01.2020
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Lab screening of subjects. Collect urine specimens for urinalysis,
- Blood draw for pharmacokinetics by venipuncture or through catheter insertion.
- Performing dose verification.
- Participating in the discussion of every research protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Miami Regional University
Miami Springs, Miami Fl04.2023
Associate of Science - Nurse
International Institute Health Care Professional
Boca Raton, FL02.2019
M.D. - Master in Urgencies And Emergencies
Facultad Ciencias Medica Granma
Manzanillo. Cuba06.2014
M.D. - Gastroenterology Resident
Hospital Celia Sanchez Manduley
Manzanillo. Cuba07.2007
M.D. - Family Practice Doctor Specialty
Facultad Ciencias Medicas Granma
Manzanillo. Cuba06.2003
No Degree - Surgical Instructor
Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Granma
Manzanillo. Cuba06.2000
Skills
- Improvement Processes
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Manage Cases
- OSHA Regulations
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Prescription Refills
- Disease Processes
- Reviewing Medical Histories
- Patient Relations
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Suture Removal
- Pre-Procedure Assessments
- Treatment Recommendations
- ICD Codes
- EMR Systems
- Electronic Health Records
- Efficiency Improvement
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Sedation Administration
- Health Data Management
- Patient Interviews
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Postoperative Care
- Venipuncture
- Accurate Documentation
- Aseptic Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Emergency Protocol
Certification
- Advanced Practiced Registered Nurse Family Nurse Practitioner License - F07231091
- Associate of Science in Nursing: Registered Nurse. License: 9525886
- CPR BLS, ACLS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN-Endoscopy
Ascension
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beatriz Home Health
02.2020 - 09.2020
Medical Assistant and Research Technician
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
10.2016 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Miami Regional University
Associate of Science - Nurse
International Institute Health Care Professional
M.D. - Master in Urgencies And Emergencies
Facultad Ciencias Medica Granma
M.D. - Gastroenterology Resident
Hospital Celia Sanchez Manduley
M.D. - Family Practice Doctor Specialty
Facultad Ciencias Medicas Granma
No Degree - Surgical Instructor
Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Granma
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