Melissa Dominguez
Hialeah,Florida
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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
SCA Corp. Outpatient Surgeries
01.2024 - Current
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
HCA Outpatient Surgeries
07.2019 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Inserting IV’s, administering medications, and assisting anesthesiologist and doctor with preparing the patient prior to procedure
- Monitoring patients after the surgery for any post anesthesia adverse reactions
- Providing the patient and family with information on what to expect prior to procedure and teaching about post surgery discharge instructions
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Kendall Hospital
05.2014 - 07.2019
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Evaluating patient’s well-being and calling the physician as needed for any possible orders or suggestions
- Administering blood products, CBI care, administering heparin drips, placing IV’s, etc
- Assisting physicians during bedside procedures
- Skilled in performing a rapid response protocol on any patient that is experiencing an emergency
- Assisting as a patient care coordinator by working side by side with the case managers and physicians for patient’s discharge whether to the patient’s home or an assisted living facility, etc
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
St. Thomas University
Miami, Florida08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Thomas University
Miami, FL05-2023
High School Diploma -
Monsignor Edward Pace Catholic High School
Miami, Florida05-2002
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Utilizing Canvas software for academics
- Evaluations
- Precepting
Certification
- FNP-C license
- RN license
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
References
- Maria Mason, Administrator-HCA surgery center (305) 854-3636
- Robert Alfonso, Nurse Manager-SCA surgery center (786) 809-0220
- Mary Richards, Nurse Director-HCA Kendall Hospital (305) 223-3000
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SCA Corp. Outpatient Surgeries
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA Outpatient Surgeries
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Kendall Hospital
05.2014 - 07.2019
- FNP-C license
- RN license
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
Master of Science - Nursing
St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Thomas University
High School Diploma -
Monsignor Edward Pace Catholic High School
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