Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN FULL-TIME
JACKSON BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
06.2021 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
RN FULL-TIME
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
09.2018 - 06.2021
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
Equipped patients with the tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
JACKSON SOUTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 03/06/2018 - Present, Volunteered 150+ at Jackson South Community Hospital assisting in clerical duties, wheelchair accompaniment of patients to waiting areas, preservation of cleanliness and organization in patient and public waiting areas, empathetic communication with patients and family members, stocking of blanket warmers and nutritional supplies on nursing units, delivery of refreshments for patients; aiding nurses, PCTs, MD and secretaries with non-direct patient care duties and directing visitors to their desired destination.
SALVATION ARMY PANTRY DISTRIBUTION FOR THE HOMELESS, Hialeah, 01/05/2017 - 02/28/2017, Assisted the community with the distribution of food, personal hygiene items, and information about free/low-cost health facilities that provide care to low-income families and the homeless population.
HIALEAH HEALTH FAIR, 11/03/2017, Arranged and directed a Smoking Cessation Awareness Presentation at a Hialeah Health Fair accompanied by a demonstration of live lungs versus damaged lungs. Educated residents about the dangerous physiological effects of smoking such as bladder cancer and increased risk of myocardial infarctions. Supplied the public with information on resources that help put an end to smoking.
HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS, 10/26/2017, Provided education to a vast group of adolescent expectant mothers about the importance of keeping up with doctor’s appointments, nutrition, physical exercise, coping mechanisms, and prevention of illness by incorporating correct handwashing technique.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS, Miami, 10/25/2017, Provided breast cancer awareness information such as diagnosis, treatment, breast self-examination, education, and resources that are free of cost for the community.
HURRICANE IRMA RELIEF, Big Pine Key, 10/07/2017 - 10/14/2017, Assisted in Hurricane Irma Relief for citizens of Big Pine Key by cleaning up debris and salvaging as much as possible of what was left of the homes in the community. Assisted in disposing of standing water to prevent Zika outbreaks. Provided the community with resources such as shelter location and food distribution information.
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