Madeline Lisboa
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate bilingual Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Home Care
CSI Caregiver Services
Fort Myers, FL
08.2018 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
School Nurse
The School District Of Lee County
Fort Myers, FL
08.2012 - 09.2017
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of over 2,000 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing, vision, scoliosis, height and weight evaluations.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising behavior personnel and psychologists.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
ER Registered Nurse
Rincon Medical Center
Rincon, Puerto Rico
04.2009 - 06.2012
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Cared for patients in 43-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medications to 35 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
Hato Rey , PR
05.2002 - 02.2003
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
EDP University of Puerto Rico
San Sebastian, PR09.2009
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Antillean Adventist University
Mayaguez, PR05.1999
Skills
- Emotional Support and Companionship
- Fully Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Knowledge of Basic Computer Programs
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Care Recordkeeping
- Time Management
- Service-Oriented
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Family Support and Instruction
- Patient Progress Documentation
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Patient Care Oversight
- Condition Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Equipment Sterilization
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Bathing Support
- Procedure Assistance
- Performance Assessment
- Report Preparation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision Making
- Nursing Consultation
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical Supply Management
- Care Coordination
- Treatment Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Preventive Healthcare
- Observation Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Progress Monitoring
- Records Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination
- Bed Making and Changing
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Safety Monitoring
- Infection Control Procedures
- Test Interpretations
- Manual Blood Pressure Assessment
- Ostomy Bag Changes
- Fall Prevention
- Needs Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Routine Examinations
- Diabetes Care
- Dressing Changes
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Disability Support
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Elder Care
- Data Entry
- HIPAA Compliance
- First Aid
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Treatment Recommendations
- First Aid and CPR
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN, Home Care
CSI Caregiver Services
08.2018 - Current
School Nurse
The School District Of Lee County
08.2012 - 09.2017
ER Registered Nurse
Rincon Medical Center
04.2009 - 06.2012
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
05.2002 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
EDP University of Puerto Rico
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Antillean Adventist University