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Linda Cruz

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.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Endoscopy RN

Gastro Health
Longwood, FL
01.2004 - Current
  • Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
  • Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
  • Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
  • Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
  • Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
  • 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.
  • Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Triage RN

Hunt Club Medical Care
Apopka, FL
01.1996 - 01.2004

Charge RN/Team Leader for an Urgent Care facility.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Atlantic Union College
South Lancaster, MA
05.1994

Skills

Procedure room

Recovery

ACLS/BLS

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

IV, EKG, Phlebotomy

Computer: eClinical

Timeline

Endoscopy RN

Gastro Health
01.2004 - Current

Triage RN

Hunt Club Medical Care
01.1996 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Atlantic Union College