Dedicated and compassionate 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.
Hi, I’m
Maria Lafalce
Lutz,FL
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
CVS Health
Case Manager / Specialized Infusion RN
11.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Evaluates treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards
- Educates patients and their loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources
- Consults with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients
- Takes active role in patient and family planning processes, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers
- Offers exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Administers different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Uses first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacts prescribed treatment strategies
MasterLife Group LLC
Founder/CEO
05.2018 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue stream development
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
- Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth
- Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes
Heart And Rhythm Institute Of Trinity
Registered Nurse, Interventional Cardiology
10.2016 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Conducted diagnostic and interventional procedures for more than six patients per day
- Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients
- Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference
- Educated patients on conditions and illnesses and provided insight on techniques to help improve health
- Collected visual images of patients' anatomy to provide physicians with information for diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic concerns
- Analyzed and interpreted X-ray, ultrasound, MRI and CT scan images to communicate diagnoses to healthcare providers
- Noted individual patient risk factors such as allergens to contrast agents and made every available accommodation
- Administered image-based tests using guided instruments and delivered results to patients' physicians with detailed documentation of findings
- Managed aseptic techniques to control infection risk and protect both patients and staff
- Followed safety protocols at all times to minimize radiation exposure and potential for incidents with staff or patients
- Kept work and patient areas clean, orderly and well-stocked to promote efficiency
- Reviewed procedure results, formed well-qualified opinions and generated reports detailing findings
- Reported findings to physicians with priority on abnormal results to achieve prompt patient treatment
Palm Beach Endovascular
Interventional Radiology Nurse
02.2013 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Florida Hospital
Interventional Cardiology Nurse
01.2012 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- 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
Education
Keiser UniversityWest Palm Beach, FL
Associate of Science from Nursing
04.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish/ English
- Team building
- Strong clinical judgement
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Chronic Disease Management
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained newly hired nurses who became high performers for the company by providing ongoing support and a "low stress" training technique.
- Awarded "Exceptional Performer Award" 2020 and 2022. (pregnancy leave in 2021)
Hobbies
Hobbies
Yoga, scuba diving, snowboarding.
Certification
- RN #9325993
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Case Manager / Specialized Infusion RN
CVS Health
11.2019 - Current
Founder/CEO
MasterLife Group LLC
05.2018 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Interventional Cardiology
Heart And Rhythm Institute Of Trinity
10.2016 - 11.2019
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Palm Beach Endovascular
02.2013 - 11.2015
Interventional Cardiology Nurse
Florida Hospital
01.2012 - 10.2012
Keiser University
Associate of Science from Nursing