Marielena Chavarria Pineda
Miami,FL
Summary
Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Intern
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in Cerner.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols under nurse supervision.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies under nurse supervision.
- Foley placement under nurse supervision.
Phlebotomist
Community Health Of South Florida
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Medical Doctor
Hospital Mario Catarino Rivas
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Educated patients and families on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL04.2023
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Wound Prevention
- Administer Medication under supervision
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Specimen Preparation
- Infection Control
- Patient Care Oversight
- Physical Examinations under nurse supervision
- Sharps Disposal
Timeline
Nurse Intern
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Community Health Of South Florida
02.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Doctor
Hospital Mario Catarino Rivas
02.2018 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida National University