Compassionate Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medical documentation. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care and support colleagues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
Hollywood
08.2023 - Current
Provide specialized care for complex cardiac patients including post-operative Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), valve replacements, LVAD recipients, Aortic Dissections, heart transplant patients, Adult Congenital Patients, Mitral Clip cases, and advanced heart failure cases.
Manage Critical infusions such as Veletri, dopamine, inotropes, and antiarrhythmic drips with close titration based on patient response.
Monitor and interpret hemodynamic values and cardiac monitoring via Swan Ganz to detect early signs of deterioration.
Care for vascular surgery patients, including post-op stents and ensuring optimal perfusion and wound healing.
Serve as Charge Nurse during assigned shifts, overseeing unit operations, delegating patient assignments, supporting clinical staff, and coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges
Precept new graduate nurses and nurses transitioning to cardiac care, providing hands-on training, mentorship, and competency evaluation.
Collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
Educate patients and families on post-surgical recovery, medication regimens, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up care.
Maintain thorough EMR documentation and adhere to hospital protocols, infection control measures, and Joint Commission standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL
08.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
01.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
LVAD Competent
Preceptor
Charge Nurse
Hemodynamic monitoring
Critical infusion management
Critical thinking in high acuity settings
EMR documentation
Deescalation and effective communication
Clinical Assessment
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) Certified - American Association of Critical Care Nursing
Mechanical Circulatory Support, LVAD competent -Memorial Healthcare System
Multistate Registered Nurse License #9637081 - State of Florida