Community involvement, leadership and teamwork
LOUNA DELVA
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at HCA JFK Hospital, specializing in medication administration and critical care. Expertise in enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and effective patient education. Strong collaborator within multidisciplinary teams to promote optimal recovery and patient satisfaction. Committed advocate for patient rights and safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA JFK HOSPITAL
09.2014 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by adhering to clinical safety protocols.
- Educated families on managing diseases and post-operative recovery strategies.
- Reduced complications through effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Boosted workflow efficiency by supporting nursing staff in daily tasks.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address diverse patient needs.
- Maintained organized medical records to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Certified Nurse Midwife
SACRE COEUR HOSPITAL
10.2006 - 08.2013
- Ensured optimal prenatal care through adherence to established standards and protocols.
- Collaborated with families to create personalized birth plans addressing individual preferences.
- Enhanced delivery outcomes by monitoring patients' health during labor with advanced technology.
- Educated families on postpartum care and infant nutrition to improve overall well-being.
- Implemented evidence-based midwifery guidelines, boosting patient satisfaction and safety metrics.
- Promoted women's health initiatives, strengthening community outreach programs and resources.
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2004 - 06.2005
- Ensured accurate care plans by assisting with patient assessments and documentation.
- Enhanced infection control practices through effective training on medical equipment.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to senior nurses for timely interventions.
- Provided patient education on treatment plans and health maintenance strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized, evidence-based nursing interventions.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Midwifery
Institut National Superior De Formation De Sages-Femmes
Port Au Prince, Haiti12-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame De La Sagesse
Cap Haitien, Haiti10-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Emergency response
- Nursing documentation
- Enteral feeding
- Blood transfusion
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Critical thinking
- Cardiac monitors
- Diabetes management
- EKG interpretation
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- NIH Sroke certification
Accomplishments
Lead aan hospital unit with 36 patients, overseeing staff and patient care quality including patient assignments, task delegation, problem solving, guide and support the nursing team.
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- NIH Stroke
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Progressive care
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA JFK HOSPITAL
09.2014 - Current
Certified Nurse Midwife
SACRE COEUR HOSPITAL
10.2006 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2004 - 06.2005
Certificate - Nursing Midwifery
Institut National Superior De Formation De Sages-Femmes
Associate of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame De La Sagesse