Michelle Aguas
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
South County Outpatient Surgery Center
Delray Beach, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
Registered Nurse
Central Palm Beach Lakes Surgery Center
West Palm Beach, FL
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL08.2019
Surgical Technology Certification - Surgical Technology
Medvance
West Palm Beach, FL12.2015
EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL12.2005
Skills
- Staff Supervision and Leadership
- Patient education and advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff assignments
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection Control
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Supply Management
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement
- Department management
Certification
- Certified in ACLS/BLS
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Central Palm Beach Lakes Surgery Center
12.2021 - 05.2022
Nurse Manager
South County Outpatient Surgery Center
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Delray Medical Center
12.2019 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Surgical Technology Certification - Surgical Technology
Medvance
EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Palm Beach State College