MariaClara Ochoa
Parkland
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Expertise in triaging patient concerns and conducting comprehensive assessments, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Proven leadership as an RN supervisor, focusing on staff development and mentoring to enhance team performance. Detail-oriented and responsive in both routine care and emergency situations.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
IV Infusion Rn
Coastal Infusion
Boca Raton
03.2024 - Current
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients in clinical settings.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare teams promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients on medication management and treatment protocols for better adherence.
- Prepared infusion equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards consistently.
- Documented patient responses and treatment progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions before initiating infusion therapy.
- Assisted physicians with complex infusion therapies, including stem cell transplants.
RN Vitamin Specialist
B 12 Store
Aventura
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Administered medications while monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Conducted intake assessments to gather comprehensive case histories from patients and relatives.
- Maintained accurate, confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on hospital policies and best practices.
- Provided health education to patients and families, emphasizing self-management and wellness.
- Advocated for patients by respecting their rights and values.
- Ensured compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to address issues related to products and services.
RN Supervisor
FSCDR Fundation of Sickle cell anemia
Hollywood
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Trained new RN hires and auxiliary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
School Specialist RN
Eduhealthcare
Miami
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Conducted formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and developed accurate medical summaries on students.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Assessed and responded to medical emergencies with speed and level-head approach.
- Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
- Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Participated in continuing education programs and health workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Rn
Boca Mission Bay Dentistry
Boca Raton
01.2006 - 03.2020
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- HIPAA compliance.
RN Staff Nurse
Menorah house
Boca Raton
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
RN Home Health Care
Home Health Coorporation of America
Sunrise
11.1995 - 06.1998
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Supported Rn department by compiling paperwork and taking detailed meeting minutes.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including care and education.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
RN Orthopedic Floor Nurse; Pediatric Floor Nurse
Hialeah Hospital
Hialeah
11.1993 - 11.1995
- Communicated with nursing personnel to enforce procedures, policies and regulations.
- Monitored patients and administered care through daily activities such as Medication and wound care.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation, including recording vital signs, medications and other information.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Pediatric Nurse
Clinica Colsubsidio
Bogota
08.1985 - 01.1991
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
- Completed initial and comprehensive ongoing patient and family assessments to determine healthcare needs.
- Counseled patients and families to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support.
- Devised and modified individualized plans of care and communicated patient needs to supporting healthcare teams, social workers and case managers.
- Defined care goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
- Planned, organized and delivered quality direct and indirect care to pediatric patients in home health environments.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Delivered extensive training and mentorship to registered and licensed vocational nurses to ensure and maintain continuity of care.
- Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
- Documented health findings and information in patients' charts.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Assisted patients' parents or guardians by answering questions during appointments and by returning phone calls.
- Conducted patient assessments by taking vital signs and interviewing about symptoms.
- Contacted patients with lab results and relayed physician directions or scheduled appointments to resolve.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
- Reviewed immunization records and administered necessary immunizations.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in pediatric nursing specialty.
- Conducted patient-focused planning and case management designed to meet individual health and service needs for quality and cost-effective outcomes.
Education
Certification - Case Manegment
Broward College
Advance, NC01.2022
Certification - IV Certification
Clinical Solutions
Ft Lauderdale09.2021
Certification - Hemodialysis Program
Utopia Hemodialysis Trainig Center
Kissimmee03.2021
Certification - HIPAA Certification Program
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLSome College (No Degree) - BLS
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLBachelor of Science - Refresh Nurse Update Program
Broward Community College
Broward Fl12.2013
Johnson & Johnson Institute
05.1997
Certificate - Risk Management
Florida Risk Management Institute
Broward Fl05.1996
Certificate - ENCLEX Program
Kaplan Career Institute Davie Florida
Davie Florida01.1993
Master of Science - RN Pediatric Nursing
Javeriana University
Bogota Colombia08.1989
Bachelor of Science - BSN Nursing School
Javeriana University
Bogota Colombia06.1985
Skills
- Medication and IV Certification
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Intake and discharge
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Care planning
- Triaging patient concerns
- IV drug therapy management
- IV PICC line care
- IV central line care
- PIV catheter care
- Port access and care
- Vascular access Fistula,Graft and catheter care for Dialysis patents
- Covi -19 testing and vaccination
- Bi- Lingual In English and Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Timeline
IV Infusion Rn
Coastal Infusion
03.2024 - Current
RN Vitamin Specialist
B 12 Store
09.2021 - 08.2024
RN Supervisor
FSCDR Fundation of Sickle cell anemia
02.2021 - 09.2021
School Specialist RN
Eduhealthcare
09.2020 - 02.2021
Rn
Boca Mission Bay Dentistry
01.2006 - 03.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Menorah house
05.2002 - 05.2004
RN Home Health Care
Home Health Coorporation of America
11.1995 - 06.1998
RN Orthopedic Floor Nurse; Pediatric Floor Nurse
Hialeah Hospital
11.1993 - 11.1995
Pediatric Nurse
Clinica Colsubsidio
08.1985 - 01.1991
Certification - Case Manegment
Broward College
Certification - IV Certification
Clinical Solutions
Certification - Hemodialysis Program
Utopia Hemodialysis Trainig Center
Certification - HIPAA Certification Program
Broward College
Some College (No Degree) - BLS
Broward College
Bachelor of Science - Refresh Nurse Update Program
Broward Community College
Johnson & Johnson Institute
Certificate - Risk Management
Florida Risk Management Institute
Certificate - ENCLEX Program
Kaplan Career Institute Davie Florida
Master of Science - RN Pediatric Nursing
Javeriana University
Bachelor of Science - BSN Nursing School
Javeriana University