LIZ M. RIVERA CARTAGENA
Haines City,FL
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Day Surgery Center
Winter Haven, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN Multisystem PCU
AdventHealth
Kissimmee, FL
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
School Nurse
Osceola County District Schools
Kissimmee, FL
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Educated staff and parents on diabetes, heart disease, obesity, anaphylaxis, asthma, hypertension, epilepsy and other health topics
- Promoted healthy eating habits, weight management and appropriate hygiene
- Delivered a complete scope of RN services and first aid throughout the school day to students and staff Managed and organized the school health clinic
- Administered diabetic care and education to children with diabetes
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Psychiatric Nurse
Aspire Health Partners
Orlando, FL
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Home Health Nurse
Integrity Health Services
Orlando , Florida
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Home Health Care Provider
Coordination Of Integrated Health Services (CSIS)
caguas, Puerto Rico
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Acted as resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and families for clinical issues and concerns
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Education
Bachelor of Health -
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Planning
- Family and Patient Support
- Care Plan Development
- Taking Vitals
- Patient Reaction Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Spanish Fluency
- Family Education
- Direct Patient Care
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU - Day Surgery Center
02.2024 - Current
RN Multisystem PCU - AdventHealth
05.2023 - 12.2023
School Nurse - Osceola County District Schools
01.2022 - 05.2023
Psychiatric Nurse - Aspire Health Partners
11.2020 - 12.2021
Home Health Nurse - Integrity Health Services
08.2018 - 09.2020
Home Health Care Provider - Coordination Of Integrated Health Services (CSIS)
08.2016 - 07.2018
University of Turabo - Bachelor of Health,
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