Marlene Acevedo
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
04.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient outcomes
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, medications administered, and patient responses
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided compassionate preoperative care by addressing patient concerns and thoroughly explaining each step of the surgical process.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while coordinating multiple responsibilities including admissions, discharges, and ongoing patient care.
- Educated patients on post-surgical self-care techniques to facilitate successful recoveries at home without complications.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff, resulting in seamless coordination during surgeries.
- Provided one-on-one education to patients on pain management techniques, promoting comfort and reducing the need for excessive medication use postoperatively.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department, analyzing current practices and making recommendations for improvements that ultimately enhanced patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Precepting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Fluent in Spanish
- Cerner use
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
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