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Linda Vargas

Homestead,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with career history in direct patient 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. Actively advocates for patient safety. Team player with excellent collaboration skills. Effective multidisciplinary communication.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Baptist Hospital Of Miami
11.2019 - Current
  • Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Open heart trained RN
  • Neuro trained
  • CRRT trained
  • Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Registered Nurse, Trauma Center

Kendall Regional Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2019
  • 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.
  • TNCC certified
  • Advanced burn life support certified
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients and families going through wide range of injuries resulting from accidents, violence, or natural disasters

Small Business Owner

Self-employed
04.1998 - 08.2013
  • Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Managed and motivated over 25 employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Communicated clearly with employees and suppliers to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2014

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Airway management
  • Vasoactive Medication Administration
  • Cardiovascular Assessment
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Conflict resolution
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Family support
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Evidence-Based Practices

Certification

Advanced cardiac life support

AACN CCRN certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Baptist Hospital Of Miami
11.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Trauma Center

Kendall Regional Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2019

Small Business Owner

Self-employed
04.1998 - 08.2013

Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse

Keiser University

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