Maria Placeres
Miami
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
All Ways Home Care
09.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care under supervision, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs, documenting changes to inform healthcare team decisions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing workplace safety and patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
HHA
United Home Care Services
05.2012 - 11.2018
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to clients who were ill or had disabilities.
- Encouraged patients to maintain independence while helping them complete tasks they are unable to do alone.
- Instructed family members on how best to provide care for their loved one when needed.
- Gave assistance with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques when necessary.
- Provided companionship services to patients in their homes, including reading aloud, playing board games and engaging in conversation.
- Observed changes in client's physical or mental condition and reported any changes immediately to supervisor or case manager.
- Provided respite services for family members who need time away from caring for their loved ones.
Nurse
Hospital Carlos J Finlay
08.1990 - 06.2000
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols..
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida National University South West
04-2024
Skills
- Lab testing protocols
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Emotional Support
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Vital signs
- Patient Advocacy
- Infection control standards
Timeline
RN
All Ways Home Care
09.2025 - Current
HHA
United Home Care Services
05.2012 - 11.2018
Nurse
Hospital Carlos J Finlay
08.1990 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida National University South West
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