Maria Cruz, BSN, RN
Miami,FL
Summary
Patient focused, Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN and Progressive care driven to provide comprehensive care to cardiac patients and possess exceptional judgment, meticulous documentation, and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at handling multiple tasks, remaining calm during emergencies, and maintaining a positive attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hialeah Hospital
2023.03 - Current
- Provide care to up to seven patients with cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and neurological disorders in a medical-surgical telemetry unit of 30 beds.
- Obtain and document patient history, reconcile medication lists, assess individual conditions and needs, and manage intravenous and oral medication, intravenous pump machines, blood product transfusions, and PEG/PEJ and NG tube care.
- Effectively prioritize assignments, monitor patients' conditions, assess their physical, psychological, physiological, and cognitive status, and report changes in their physical presentation, appearance, and behavior.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines and promptly communicates the plan of care to patients, families, and appropriate team members.
- Use best practices for the transition of patient care.
Legal Assistant
Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office
2019.04 - Current
- Efficiently assist four attorneys with legal tasks, act as a proactive liaison between parties and the court, and confidently develop positive relationships with courts, clients, staff, and attorneys.
- Investigate facts regarding cases, maintain client files, and collect and filed evidence and information appropriately.
- Broad understanding of legal terminology, attention to detail, critical thinking skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent writing capabilities.
Paralegal
Law Offices of Mendez & Mendez
2017.12 - 2019.04
- Assisted in all phases of estate and trust administration.
- Prepared pleadings for estate proceedings and ongoing administration.
- Gathered information on assets and debts of estate and trust.
- Marshaled and transfers assets.
- Conducted investigations and engaged in legal research.
- Contacted court administration and regulatory bodies as needed
- Worked independently and proactively with minimal direction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
West Coast University
Doral, FL10.2022
Associate of Science - Paralegal
Miami Dade College
12.2017
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Quality Patient Care
- Communication skills
- Hospital experience
- Medication Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Telemetry monitoring
- Documentation
- Infection Control
- Task Prioritization
- EMR / EHR
- Care Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Qualifications
Registered Nurse License (Multistate): License #RN9616699 - Expires July 2024
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Expires July 2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): Expires September 2024
- NIH Stroke Scale: March 2023-March 2024
Timeline
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hialeah Hospital
2023.03 - Current
Legal Assistant
Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office
2019.04 - Current
Paralegal
Law Offices of Mendez & Mendez
2017.12 - 2019.04
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
West Coast University
Associate of Science - Paralegal
Miami Dade College
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Expires July 2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): Expires September 2024
- NIH Stroke Scale: March 2023-March 2024
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