Marbella Almeida
Fort Worth,USA
Summary
Highly skilled registered nurse with extensive experience in multiple areas of health care. Able to thrive and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Patient advocate. Committed to lifelong learning.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Ortho-Neuro Telemetry Unit
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2025 - Current
- Specialized in caring for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions often in a telemetry unit where continuous monitoring of vital signs is essential. Assessing and monitoring patients’ neurological status, managing and administering medications, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team. Responsible for interpreting telemetry data to identify any abnormalities, providing education to patients and families about their conditions and treatments, and ensuring that safety protocols are followed to prevent complications. Preparing patients for surgeries, assisting in postoperative care, and developing personalized care plans to enhance recovery outcomes.
Registered Nurse Neuro Telemetry Unit
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Specialized in cardiac care and patients with neurological conditions. Monitored patients with cardiac-related events such as arrhythmias, chest pain, and myocardial ischemia. Performed focused assessment, neuro checks for signs of stroke, physical examination, and vital signs assessment. Implement and manage individualized care plans for patients with chronic illnesses, mental health issues, substance abuse, trauma, and surgical patients. Administered medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring correct dosage and proper documentation. Responded to medical emergencies and provided immediate care, including CPR and first aid, until the specialized team arrived. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals and physicians, to coordinate and facilitate healthcare services. Monitored and evaluated the physical and mental health status of patients, documenting changes, and reporting concerns to the proper medical staff. Educated patients and their families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Precepted several nurses. Proficient in using electronic medical record systems and NIH certified.
Registered Nurse Surgical/Trauma Unit
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
12.2019 - 07.2023
- Proficient in surgical/trauma procedures. Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, and procedures. Conducting comprehensive health assessments upon admissions including medical history review, physical examination, and vital signs assessment. Implement and manage individualized care plans for patients with chronic illnesses, mental health issues, substance abuse, trauma, and surgical patients. Administered medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring correct dosage and proper documentation. Responded to medical emergencies and provided immediate care, including CPR and first aid, until more medical aid arrived. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals and physicians, to coordinate and ease healthcare services. Monitored and evaluated the physical and mental health status of patients, documenting changes, and reporting concerns to the proper medical staff. Administration of subcutaneous and intravenous antibiotics, chemotherapy, antipsychotics, and antifungal drugs via peripheral lines, PICC-lines, Groshong catheters, and chemotherapy ports. Infused heparin, insulin, vasopressors, inotropes, chronotropic, and catecholamines. Monitored patients for adverse effects. Prepared patients for surgery. Treated multiple abnormalities of the skin. Administered wound care and dressing changes. Cared for chest tubes, cardiac and radical neck surgical patients with doppler readings. Cared for gunshot and puncture wounds. Knowledge of trauma, pre and post operative care. Cared for pre-post cardiac and transplant patients. Educated patients and their families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Precepted several nurses. Proficient in using electronic medical record systems.
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit
James J. Peters Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Bronx, NY
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Ability to still be calm and composed in high-stress situations and make quick decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of patients. Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, and procedures. Conducted comprehensive health assessments upon admission including medical history review, physical examination, and vital signs assessment. Knowledge of trauma nursing, safety principles, and infection control in the patient care environment. Responded to medical emergencies and provided immediate care, including CPR and first aid, until other medical aid arrived. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals and physicians, to coordinate and ease healthcare services. Cared for acutely ill patients with a wide variety of medical issues and patients recovering from surgery. Administered medication via multiple routes, including oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous. Infused antibiotics, chemotherapy, antipsychotics, and antifungal drugs via peripheral lines, PICC-lines, Groshong catheters. Administered heparin, insulin, vasopressors, inotropes, chronotropes', and catecholamines. Monitored patients for adverse effects. Administered wound care, and managed wound vac changes and surgical dressing. Educated patients and their families to empower them to make informed decisions about their well-being. Handled discharges as needed. Assigned to the unit emergency response team. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Fostering positive relationships with patients and their family. Proficient in using electronic medical record systems.
Registered Nurse
East Orange Veterans Affairs Medical Center New Jersey Health Care System
Lyons, NJ
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of rehabilitative nursing. Responsible for providing care to Alzheimer's and dementia patients. Conducted comprehensive health assessments upon admission including medical history review, physical examination, and vital signs assessment. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals and physicians, to coordinate healthcare services. Administered oral medications, subcutaneous, and intravenous infusions. Adhered to strict safety protocols. Responsible for discharging patients as needed. Charge nurse three days a week. Proficient in using electronic medical record systems.
Director of Nursing Tri-County
Matrix Home Care
Coral Gables, FL
09.2008 - 06.2014
- Supervised 100 employees, including nurses, therapists, and aides. Hired, and mentored staff with the latest innovations in patient health care. Assured employees were aware of corporate policy and compliance, infection control, and state regulations. Implemented monthly in-service education programs to promote staff development. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals and physicians, to coordinate and ease healthcare services. Infused chemotherapy and specialty intravenous immunoglobulin drugs as needed. Provided specialized care to transplant patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital and Miami Childrens’ Hospital. On-call every other weekend.
Registered Nurse
MSN
Miami, FL
06.2006 - 12.2008
- Float nurse in various local hospitals. Proficient in conducting physical assessments, vital sign assessments, and implementing individualized care plans. Assigned to the Emergency Department, ICU, PICU, Mental Health, Burn unit, Hematology/Oncology unit, and the Spinal Cord Injury Institute. Infused chemotherapy, Alpha 1 drugs, and specialty drugs to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Managed chronic wound care patients on wound vacs.
EMT-P Emergency Dept.
Miami Children’s Hospital
Miami, FL
07.2005 - 09.2006
- Triaged patients in the emergency room. Obtained vital signs assessment and conducted a rapid exam and review of medical history. Responsible for placing intravenous catheters and collecting blood and urine specimens. Administered subcutaneous medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed. Ensured correct dosage and proper documentation under the supervision of nursing staff. Responded to medical emergencies and provided immediate care, including CPR and first aid, until the specialized team arrived.
EMT-P Emergency Dept.
South Shore Hospital
Miami Beach, FL
09.2003 - 12.2005
- Prepared treatment rooms in the emergency room to examine patients. Responsible for placing intravenous catheters and collecting blood and urine specimens. Obtaining electrocardiograms. Administering wound care and placing casts as needed. Administered oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed. Ensured correct dosage and proper documentation under the supervision of nursing staff. Responded to medical emergencies and provided immediate care, including CPR and first aid, until the specialized team arrived. I was assigned to the Immunocompromised clinic every other weekend where I provided patients with wound debridement, medication education, following strict safety protocols.
Education
MSN - undefined
American Sentinel University
11.2024
RN -
Institut Paramedical D’Auxiliare Et D’Infirmiere
07.2003
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills and time management
- Proficient in EPIC
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent clinical assessment and analytical skills
- Multilingual
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Texas.
- Registered Nurse, State of Florida.
- EMT-Paramedic, State of Florida.
- Basic Life support.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).
Timeline
Registered Nurse Ortho-Neuro Telemetry Unit
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Neuro Telemetry Unit
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
07.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse Surgical/Trauma Unit
John Peter Smith Hospital
12.2019 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit
James J. Peters Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
East Orange Veterans Affairs Medical Center New Jersey Health Care System
03.2018 - 01.2019
Director of Nursing Tri-County
Matrix Home Care
09.2008 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
MSN
06.2006 - 12.2008
EMT-P Emergency Dept.
Miami Children’s Hospital
07.2005 - 09.2006
EMT-P Emergency Dept.
South Shore Hospital
09.2003 - 12.2005
MSN - undefined
American Sentinel University
RN -
Institut Paramedical D’Auxiliare Et D’Infirmiere