Lillian Aravena-Rodriguez
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage RN
Tidewell Hospice
Manatee, Sarasota, Desoto County
04.2020 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Tidewell Hospice Residency Program
Tidewell Hospice
Sarasota, FL
06.2019 - 04.2020
RN
Plymouth Harbor
Sarasota, Fl
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
Plymouth Harbor
Sarasota, FL
07.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
Patient Care Technician
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
12.2014 - 09.2017
CNA
Manatee Surgical Center
Bradenton, FL
07.2006 - 07.2012
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL03.2019
LPN Manatee Technical College - Licensed Practical Nurse
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL03.2017
AA degree State College of Florida - AA Degree
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL12.2014
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- IV Therapy Certified
- Customer Care
- Detail Oriented
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Work Ethic/Initiative
- Works Well Independently & with Team
- Excellent Communication Written & Verbal
- Hospice philosophy understanding
- Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation & Evaluation
- Medication Administration
- Caring, Compassionate, Active listener
- Documentation/Patient Records
- Wound Care
- Pharmacological Drugs & Adverse Effects
- Palliative and End of Life Care
Certification
- RN
- BLS/First Aid (American Heart Association)
- IV Certified
References
upon request
Timeline
Triage RN
Tidewell Hospice
04.2020 - Current
Tidewell Hospice Residency Program
Tidewell Hospice
06.2019 - 04.2020
RN
Plymouth Harbor
04.2019 - 10.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Plymouth Harbor
07.2016 - 04.2019
Patient Care Technician
Manatee Memorial Hospital
12.2014 - 09.2017
CNA
Manatee Surgical Center
07.2006 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
LPN Manatee Technical College - Licensed Practical Nurse
Manatee Technical College
AA degree State College of Florida - AA Degree
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota