Mercedes Aloma
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Driven Operating Room Nurse and Certified Nurses Aide Coordinator from Hospital Universitario Eusebio Hernandez, adept in surgical assistance and patient communication, enhanced patient satisfaction through comprehensive care. Demonstrated expertise in instrument knowledge and teamwork, significantly contributing to patient safety and care quality.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Hospital Universitario Eusebio Hernandez
01.2009 - 09.2019
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive explanations of procedures and answering questions regarding their care plan.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons to ensure proper equipment setup and availability of necessary instruments.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing any changes during surgeries.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
Certified Nurses Aide Coordinator
Hospital Universitario Eusebio Hernandez
03.1985 - 01.2009
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hospital Universitario Eusebio Hernandez
Havana, Cuba05.1985
GED -
Carlos De La Torre Y Huerta
Havana, Cuba02.1983
Skills
- Instrument Knowledge
- Vital signs
- Pain Management
- Medication Administration
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Surgical Assistance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Patient Communication
- IV Insertion
- IV Administration
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Hospital Universitario Eusebio Hernandez
01.2009 - 09.2019
Certified Nurses Aide Coordinator
Hospital Universitario Eusebio Hernandez
03.1985 - 01.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hospital Universitario Eusebio Hernandez
GED -
Carlos De La Torre Y Huerta
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