Luis Zayas
Miami
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with a proven track record in patient advocacy, team collaboration, and implementing safety protocols. Expertise in training staff and enhancing patient care outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, PACU Main OR /Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised patient care in post-anesthesia recovery unit, enhancing safety and comfort for patients.
- Collaborated with surgical teams for effective patient handoff and continuity of care.
- Trained and mentored nursing staff on PACU protocols to enhance team performance.
- Managed patient flow by prioritizing care based on clinical needs and urgency.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure recovery environment.
- Communicated patient progress and care plans to families, fostering trust and understanding.
- Assisted with scheduling and staffing, ensuring efficient unit operations and continuity of care.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, applying critical thinking and clinical judgment skills.
- Provided direct patient care in critical care environments across diverse units.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and physician orders.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs within an ever-changing environment.
Registered Nurse, Surgical StepDown
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests, procedures, and interpreting results for patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, systems, and best practices for patient care.
Charge Nurse of Facility
Unity Health and Rehabilitation Center
Miami
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Led nursing staff in delivering patient-centered care at Unity Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently within the facility.
- Developed nursing schedules to optimize staff coverage and patient care needs.
- Trained new nurses on protocols, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12-2017
Skills
- Post-anesthesia care protocols
- Patient care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Staff training
- Leading teams
- Crisis management
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Certification
- ACLS 215407202909
- BLS 215419832530
- RN 9483298
Accomplishments
- Nurse of The Year PACU 2024
- Nurse of The Year Surgical Step-Down 2020
Timeline
Charge Nurse, PACU Main OR /Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Mount Sinai Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Surgical StepDown
Mount Sinai Medical Center
11.2019 - 12.2022
Charge Nurse of Facility
Unity Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College