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Liliam Colon

Riverview,FL

Summary

Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospital Volunteer Interpreter

New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2013
  • Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
  • Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
  • Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
  • Supported doctors and nurses in performing various medical procedures and tasks.
  • Accurately interpret conversations between health care provider and non-English-speaking patients following recommended guidelines. Maintain patient confidentiality. Inform clinic director of any concerns regarding patient treatment and volunteer interactions. Assist with other tasks as needed.
  • Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
  • Participated in health and wellness initiatives by providing information to patients and families.
  • Reviewed translated content for cultural sensitivity and use of universal Spanish.
  • Offered translation support for interviews and employment-related processes concerning Spanish speakers.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.

Volunteer

Hamilton Medical Center
08.2003 - 02.2004
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
  • Provided administrative support by filing documents, coordinating charts and answering phones.
  • Conducted hospital tours, providing information and answering questions about patient care.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
  • Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
  • Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Peruvian American Private Hospital
02.1999 - 12.2001
  • 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.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • 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.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Registered Nurse Gastroeneterology Area

Belen Hospital
07.1998 - 12.2001
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

Public Health Administration And Management - Public Health Nursing

San Marcos University
Lima,Peru
11.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

National Univeristy of Trujillo
Trujillo, Peru
06.1998

Skills

  • Emotional Support
  • Patient Safety
  • Learning Environments
  • Answering Questions
  • Educational Strategies
  • Patient Engagement
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Service Quality
  • Professional Communication

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Hospital Volunteer Interpreter

New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2013

Volunteer

Hamilton Medical Center
08.2003 - 02.2004

Registered Nurse, ICU

Peruvian American Private Hospital
02.1999 - 12.2001

Registered Nurse Gastroeneterology Area

Belen Hospital
07.1998 - 12.2001

Public Health Administration And Management - Public Health Nursing

San Marcos University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

National Univeristy of Trujillo

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