Martha J. Crespo-Morales
Orlando,FL
Summary
Professional and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in surgical and perioperative environments, providing comprehensive care for all patients throughout their perioperative experience. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cath Lab Recovery/ Holding Registered Nurse
HCA Lake Monroe Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, medication lists, most recent lab results, and current symptoms. Inform the physician of any concerns pertaining to patient.
- Prepare patient for their procedure, by clipping hair from groins, checking for pulses, and placing Lifepack pads and electrode pads in appropriate areas.
- Review the procedure with patient and family, answer any questions, and obtain consent.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Regularly check the insertion site for bleeding or hematomas and check the feet for pulses.
- Monitor patients if they are having a transesophageal echocardiogram, cardioversion, loop recorder implant, or tilt table test.
Registered Nurse
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Promote prevention of disease and health problems through education, resources, and medical care.
- Evaluate each patient's healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources and connect to optimal providers and care.
- Provide nursing services to patients, families, and various populations within the community.
- Blood pressure clinic, collaboration with physicians to deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions and education.
- Administer medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Administer Immunizations or vaccines as ordered.
- Assist with COVID clinic.
- .Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Of RI
02.2007 - 11.2017
- Preadmission testing, Perform physical assessment, 12 lead EKG, pre-operative blood testing as ordered, and provide patient education about their operative day. Track lab values and any test result , update physician and anesthesia team when appropriate.
- Provide acute care for adult and pediatric post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia encompassing ambulatory special procedures, ambulatory surgical procedures, invasive and extensive surgeries.
- Identify and manage life-threatening post-operative and anesthetic complications.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Prepare patients for Transesophageal echocardiogram, and cardioversion.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of RI
Lincoln, RI05.2005
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- EMR Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Performing EKGs
- Follow-Up Calls
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cath Lab Recovery/ Holding Registered Nurse
HCA Lake Monroe Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
01.2018 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Of RI
02.2007 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of RI