Melissa Portuondo
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Skilled Telephone Triage Nurse experienced in assessing needs, making clinical decisions based on protocols and communicating with primary care team. Excellence in promoting and restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes and resources. Fosters relationships and coordinates with clinical healthcare professionals for continuity of care.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Triage Nurse
Lee Physicians Group
Fort Myers
12.2020 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings when needed for optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated referrals to specialty services as needed for further evaluation and treatment options.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while performing duties such as taking blood samples or administering injections.
RN
Golisano Children's Hospital
Fort Myers, FL
04.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
LPN
Golisano Children's Hospital
Fort Myers
12.2008 - 07.2014
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
CNA
Golisano Children's Hospital
Fort Myers, Florida
07.2002 - 12.2008
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL05-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY03-2010
Nursing Assistant -
Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers, FL09-2006
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Community health
- Health Promotion
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Medical assessment
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Care Planning
- Chart updating
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Physical assessments
- Culturally sensitive
- Patient Care
- IV drug therapy management
- Pediatric nursing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Prescription Refills
- Nursing Consultation
- Documentation
Timeline
Triage Nurse
Lee Physicians Group
12.2020 - Current
RN
Golisano Children's Hospital
04.2014 - Current
LPN
Golisano Children's Hospital
12.2008 - 07.2014
CNA
Golisano Children's Hospital
07.2002 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Nursing Assistant -
Fort Myers Technical College