Marcela Arango
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Beach, Florida
03.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in fast-paced emergency setting.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a fast-paced environment
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient communication and support.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
Emergency Department Unit Secretary
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Hialeah, Florida
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Maintained accurate electronic health records to support clinical workflows.
- Answered phone calls, responded to inquiries, and directed calls appropriately.
- Assisted physicians with completing admission orders for patients being admitted from the Emergency Department.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations providing assistance when possible.
- Coordinated ambulance transfers between hospitals or nursing homes.
- Utilized a multi-line telephone system to answer incoming calls promptly, courteously, and efficiently.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Arranged hospital admissions for patients as required.
Emergency Room Technician
Mount Siani Medical Center
Miami Beach, Florida
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed patient intake and triage in a fast-paced emergency environment.
- Managed the flow of patients through triage to ensure timely access to medical care.
- Assisted medical staff with patient assessments and vital sign monitoring.
- Operated medical equipment for diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical supplies and work areas.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials such as needles or contaminated linens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Medellin, Colombia 05.2010 - 12.2018
Cypress Bay High School
Weston , FLSkills
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- Patient evaluation
- Patient evaluations
- Clinical documentation
- Medical records management
- Patient safety
- Critical thinking
- Advanced cardiac support
- Advanced cardiovascular support
- Emergency response
- Basic life support training
- Team collaboration
- Patient communication
- Regulatory compliance
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Unit Secretary
Mount Sinai Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2024
Emergency Room Technician
Mount Siani Medical Center
03.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
05.2010 - 12.2018
Cypress Bay High School