Leonela Robortella
Parrish,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
UMMC (After Maternity Leave)
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided direct patient care in Level 4 NICU, managing 3 critically ill neonates per shift
- Initiated and implemented care plans resulting in improved health outcomes for neonates and their families
- Monitor NICU patients while providing progress reports and administering physician-ordered medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care of neonates and their families
Registered Nurse, NICU
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided direct patient care in Level 4 NICU, managing 3 critically ill neonates per shift
- Initiated and implemented care plans resulting in improved health outcomes for neonates and their families
- Monitor NICU patients while providing progress reports and administering physician-ordered medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care of neonates and their families
Nurse Technician
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Monitored vital signs of patients in Level 2 NICU
- Prepared and delivered infant feedings within the NICU including human milk, complex formulas, and ready-to-feed formulas.
- Provided baths to the neonates in Level 2 NICU
Nurse Student
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL, Ben Taub Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Rotated between the Psychiatric Emergency Department and the Neuropsychiatric Center, which is a 24-7 psychiatric crisis department
- Participated in a group therapy activity by engaging with the patients and delivering therapeutic communication
- Participated in individual therapy between the Psychiatrist and patient, approximately 10 patients each week
- Developed a nursing process recording in the mental health triage of Ben Taub Hospital
- Participated in medical crisis response in the Psychiatric Unit of the Emergency Department
Nurse Student
CRITICAL CARE CLINICAL, Ben Taub Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Rotated in the Cardiac ICU unit, Neuro ICU unit, and the medical IMU
- Demonstrated attention to detail in administering medications following the seven rights of medication administration and performing assessments
- Performed medical procedures including blood glucose measurements, subcutaneous injections, blood draw, IV placement and removal, and placement of foley catheters
- Under the supervision and guidance of the nurse preceptor, performed endotracheal care and suction - Facilitated mobilization of patients to minimize falls and skin breakdown
Nurse Student
PEDIATRICS CLINICAL, Nexus Children’s Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided patient care to patients from infancy to age 21 years old who were admitted to the long-term care facility
- Participated in group therapy activities, engaged with the patients and delivered therapeutic communication
- Applied therapeutic communication with patients on suicide watch
- Demonstrated attention to detail in administering medications following the seven rights of medication administration and performing assessments
- Performed enteral feedings through Gastrostomy Tubes (G-tubes)
- Performed Straight Catheterization in male patient
Nurse Student
OBSTETRICS CLINICAL, St. Luke’s Health
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Rotated in the postpartum, labor and delivery, and Level II NICU units of the St Luke’s Hospital
- Performed new mom, baby, and labor and delivery patient care duties on the labor and delivery unit
- Assisted with feedings in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Performed placement and removal of Foley Catheters in the labor and delivery unit
- Developed care plans for 2 patients per shift
Nurse Student
ADULT HEALTH CLINICAL, St Joseph Medical Center
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Participated in the dedicated Latino Unit of StJoseph, Hospital: - By utilizing bilingual nurses and physicians, improved patient care was provided due to the use of in-person communication in the patients’ native language of Spanish
- This led to superior patient experiences compared to other hospital units which relied on telephone interpretation services - Developed care plans for 2 patients per shift - Demonstrated attention to detail in administering medications following the seven rights of medication administration and performing assessments - Performed medical procedures including IV placement and removal, blood pressure assessments, and blood glucose measurements
- Performed intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections
Nurse Student
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING CLINICAL, Conroe Health Care Center
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided patient care under supervision of registered nurses
- Assisted nurses taking vital signs, glucose measurements, and with feeding through Gastrostomy Tubes
- Performed wound care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Thomas
Houston, TX08.2022
M.D. - Medicine
La Universidad Del Zulia
Maracaibo, Venezuela11.2014
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Vitals Documentation
- Standard Medical Equipment
- Measuring Medication Dosages
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Education
- IV Insertion
- Intramuscular, Subcutaneous Injections
Certification
● NRP Certification (AHA), 2022
● BLS Certification (AHA), 2021
● Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2021
● Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), AAHT, 2019
● Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), AAHT, 2019
● Certified Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG), AAHT, 2019
● OSHA Standards / Infection control/Blood Borne Pathogens/ Hepatitis Virus, Florida Health Institute, 2019
● HIV/AIDS/OSHA UPDATE SEMINAR, Florida Health Institute, 2019.
● Residents Rights/ HIPAA/ Privacy & Security Training for Covered Entities, Florida Health Institute, 2019
Additional Information
Medical Assistant
Yessenia Saad Modern Health & Beauty
07/25/2019-03/20/2020
Home Healthcare Provider
7-month-old infant with failure to thrive and medical equipment requirements (NG tube)
07/09/2018- 04/30/2019
Medical Assistant
My Family Doctor- Parkview Clinic: Pediatrics/ Family Medicine Private Practice.
10/01/2017-02/22/2018
Observer/Internship:
The William J. Harrington Medical Training Programs for Latin America.
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine: Miami, FL
Pediatric- Gastroenterology & Nutrition Rotation
05/31/2017-06/30/2017
Medical Doctor
Centro Clinico Medicos Asesores, Zulia, Venezuela.
10/2014-01/2015
Medical Doctor
Clinica Cardio Center, Zulia, Venezuela.
10/2014-01/2015
Medical Doctor
Instituto Medico Mene Grande, Zulia, Venezuela.
10/2014-01/2015
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
UMMC (After Maternity Leave)
04.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, NICU
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
11.2022 - 02.2023
Nurse Technician
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
09.2022 - 11.2022
Nurse Student
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL, Ben Taub Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022
Nurse Student
CRITICAL CARE CLINICAL, Ben Taub Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022
Nurse Student
PEDIATRICS CLINICAL, Nexus Children’s Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022
Nurse Student
OBSTETRICS CLINICAL, St. Luke’s Health
01.2022 - 02.2022
Nurse Student
ADULT HEALTH CLINICAL, St Joseph Medical Center
01.2022 - 02.2022
Nurse Student
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING CLINICAL, Conroe Health Care Center
10.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Thomas
M.D. - Medicine
La Universidad Del Zulia
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