Registered Nurse supporting patient care excellence. Collaborates with interdisciplinary medical teams to expedite patient care in fast-paced healthcare platforms.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse,PCU/MEDSURG-TELE
Buffalo General Medical Center
Buffalo, United States
12.2022 - Current
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
Managed care from admission to discharge
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
RN, Medical-Surgical
ProLink Healthcare/ascention
Indianapolis, United States
01.2024 - 02.2024
Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health
Developed strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Brilliant Healthcare/Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami, United States
05.2021 - 12.2022
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
RN
Krucial Staffing/ Wise Health System
01.2022 - 05.2022
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Telemetry RN
Krucial Staffing/Hendrick Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
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
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Florida Medical Center Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2021
Provided direct bedside care of patients suffering acute stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, sub-acute stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhages, brain tumors, and various neurological surgeries
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability
Provide direct medical care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, respiratory failure, and COVID-19
Performed frequent in-depth neurological assessments on assigned patients
Assisted with intubation, EVD placement and monitoring, EGD, thoracotomy, central line insertion, Arterial lines and CCRT
Assessed and monitored patients' neurological status, including calculating and maintaining desired ICP and CPP
Responsible for titration of critical drips such as antihypertensive agents, heparin, TPA, anti-arrhythmic, vasopressors, sedatives( propofol, precedex, fentanyl), diuretics, narcotics analgesics, epidural/PCA infusions, and insulin drips
Assist and manage endotracheal intubation/ventilator, BIPAP/CPAP, High flow NC
Responsible for ventilator assisted patients, titrating drips, following electrolyte protocols and managing all invasive lines
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Monument Health Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2021
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, myocardial infarction, Uncontrolled AFIB, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia
Provide post operative care for the following: CABG, Thoracic Surgical, Vascular bypass surgical, Cardiac Cath, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, TAVR, Carotid Endarterectomy, Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm repair, GI post-surgical, Valve replacement, Pacemaker placement, etc
Removal of chest tube, TR bands, cardiac sheath
Manage wound vacs and chest tubes
Monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, titration of vasoactive drips
Assisted patient with healing and recovery after surgery
Responsible for administration and titration of critical care and sedation medication drips, administering IV medications, antibiotics, IM medications, and PO medications according to hospital procedures and policies
Experienced with various drips such as norepinephrine, neosynephrine, Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Esmolol, Nitroglycerin, Nitroprusside, insulin, heparin, precedex etc
Experienced in treating multiple life threatening conditions such as shock, STEMI, PE, Stroke, tension pneumothorax, and cardiac tamponade
Skillfully performed suture, arterial, and central line removals for patients
Experienced with care of COVID positive patients on high flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilators
Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience
RN
Franco Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
04.2020 - 07.2020
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit and Float at Princeton Baptist Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit and Float at Princeton Baptist Medical Center