Florida-licensed Registered Nurse with over 13 years of experience in emergency room environments. Knowledgeable about operating equipment and providing skilled care such as defibrillations, intubations and central lines. Calm, level-headed and analytical in stressful situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Facilitator Educator
Advent Health Celebration
Kissimmee, FL
08.2024 - Current
Guided Graduate Nurses on policies and procedures.
Identified knowledge gaps through thorough evaluations of new and Graduate Nurses during a 16-week period in the Emergency Room.
Mentored graduate nurses during Phase Two of ENIP.
I coach nurses during their transition from completing 19 weeks of preceptorship to becoming novice, graduate nurses in the emergency room.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Monitored and assessed ENIPs' development regularly.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Establishes an effective learning environment through facilitated learning methods.
Develops goal-oriented plans and timelines for each nurse based on performance, knowledge/skills assessment, observation, and feedback from the unit educator and leadership team.
Collaborates with the unit leadership team, educators, and physician team to identify nurses as part of the growth program (once the initial orientation program is completed).
Demonstrates EBP to maintain clinical competence, including all educational offerings, CBLs, and annual certifications, to set the example and to ensure that knowledge and practice are current.
Demonstrates components of genuine investment in the individual’s growth and development, including components of trust and respect, to guide nurses in the active and facilitated learning process.
RN Float Pool
AdventHealth
Orlando, Florida
01.2023 - 08.2024
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Float to different Emergency rooms within the company.
Assistant Nurse Manager
AdventHealth Heart of Florida
Davenport, FL
08.2021 - 01.2023
Oversaw nursing operations for 27 unit, delivering leadership, assistance and management for staff of 95.
Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
Created action plans for staff development and performance improvement.
Administered disciplinary action for employee performance deficiencies, infractions and conduct issues after consulting with employees and HR staff.
Recruited, hired and evaluated staff to take corrective action and meet departmental goals.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
St. Cloud, FL
01.2021 - 08.2021
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Emergency Room Nurse
Adventist Health System
Celebration, FL
06.2015 - 09.2020
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Prioritize/Delegate assignments
Implement care up to 4-6 patients per section
Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds
Follow chain of command appropriately
Emergency Room Nurse
Northside Hospital
St Petersburg, FL
09.2012 - 06.2015
Customer service abilities including effective listening skills
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting, of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds
Provide wide range of general nursing care services
Prioritize/ delegate assignment
Implement care up to 5-6 patients per section
Interact with department regarding patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Tampa, FL
06.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Peterburg College
05.2008
Skills
ER experience/ procedure
Trained in ICU holds/Ventilator
Well versed in Trauma patients/codes
Works well with high acuity level patients
Computerized charting specialist- Meditech, Cerner, Mckesson and Epic
EMAR Medications System
Exceptional listening and communication skills
Experience with pyxis medication distribution machine