Mario Saavedra
Homestead,FL
Summary
Conscientious Unit Manager proudly offering over 18 years of vast experience managing healthcare facilities and strong knowledge of emergency medical procedures.
Excelled in reducing medication errors and fostering a culture of safety, showcasing strong decision-making and critical thinking. Achieved seamless team integration and enhanced patient care through effective policy implementation and mentoring. Substantial experience managing medical databases to schedule nursing staff. Organized, outgoing and energetic with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager/Charge Nurse
Care Rite Coral Reef Subacute Care Center
2023.09 - 2024.04
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, staff schedules, and unit metrics for transparency and efficient reporting.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by enforcing strict adherence to protocols, guidelines, and infection control measures.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes effectively to ensure a seamless transition for patients from the hospital to their next level of care.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased productivity by delegating tasks and supervising nursing staff.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently overseeing the administration of medications to patients.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
LPN Floor Nurse (Rehab Unit)
Nspire Health
2023.03 - 2023.09
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LPN Floor Nurse
St. Annes Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2020.10 - 2023.03
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LPN On Field Support Staff
Opus Care Of South Florida
2017.08 - 2020.09
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care for high-risk patients.
- Improved quality of life for terminally ill patients through personalized pain management plans.
- Helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
- Provided timely updates on patient progress to case managers and primary physicians for appropriate adjustments in treatment plans.
- Facilitated open communication among patients, families, and healthcare team members to promote optimal outcomes in end-of-life care.
- Recognized signs of impending death and implemented appropriate measures to provide comfort during the dying process.
- Anticipated potential complications in patient conditions and proactively addressed concerns with healthcare team members to prevent crisis situations.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options and provided support during difficult decision-making processes.
- Ensured seamless transitions between home, hospital, and hospice settings by coordinating services with multiple healthcare providers.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Riviera Health Resort
2013.05 - 2017.08
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning strategies and providing thorough patient education.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
No Degree - 60+ Semester Hours of General Curriculum
University Of Maryland Asian Division
Yokota AB, JapanPractical Nurse - Nursing
Tom P Haney Technical Center
Panama City, FL07.2005
High School Diploma -
Miami Sunset Senior High School
Miami, FL06.1998
Skills
- Medication monitoring
- Documentation Review
- Operations Management
- Staff Training
- Staff Development
- Policy Implementation
- Healthcare facility management
- Emergency procedures expertise
- Pain Control
- Report Preparation
- CPR/AED
- Patient Safety
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Staff Supervision
Certification
- 30 Hour Infusion Therapy Certification Course provided by Omnicare of South Florida
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Unit Manager/Charge Nurse
Care Rite Coral Reef Subacute Care Center
2023.09 - 2024.04
LPN Floor Nurse (Rehab Unit)
Nspire Health
2023.03 - 2023.09
LPN Floor Nurse
St. Annes Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2020.10 - 2023.03
LPN On Field Support Staff
Opus Care Of South Florida
2017.08 - 2020.09
LPN Charge Nurse
Riviera Health Resort
2013.05 - 2017.08
No Degree - 60+ Semester Hours of General Curriculum
University Of Maryland Asian Division
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tom P Haney Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Miami Sunset Senior High School
- 30 Hour Infusion Therapy Certification Course provided by Omnicare of South Florida
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