Objective: To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse in a healthcare facility where I can fully utilize my practical nursing education and training. Dynamic Sub- Acute Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med Surge Registered Nurse
Osceola Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Care Team Supervisor
Advantage Care Physicians
03.2021 - 08.2022
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Unit Manager
Vero Health and Rehab of West Roxbury
02.2015 - 08.2018
Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for resident care
Ensure complete and prompt reporting of incidents with follow-up as necessary
Ensure that significant changes in resident condition are communicated to appropriate party
Complete daily rounds on unit
Monitor that all residents' needs are met safely and accordingly
Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team
Provides holistic care to all residents
Reviews clinical records for completeness and accuracy as necessary
Monitors, tracks, evaluates and reports infections for the unit
Acts as a resource for nursing staff
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Nurse Unit Manager
Sea Gate Rehabilitation
08.2018 - 02.2021
Train and coach new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes
Guide and educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration
Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care
Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
Supervise all nursing staff in performance of new or revised procedures
Home Care Registered Nurse
Guardian Health Care
11.2014 - 09.2017
Initiates the plan of care and make necessary revisions as patient's status and needs change
Provide health care instructions to the patient/family as appropriate per assessment and plan
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports and changes in the patient's condition; obtains/ receives physicians' orders as required
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Used Software and Software to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
Sub- Acute Registered Nurse
Cedar Hill Health Care Center
12.2013 - 09.2015
Provides direct nursing care to assigned residents
Communicates to physician and documents changes in resident condition
Utilize both objective and subjective nursing assessments when caring for residents
Ensures timely and accurate medication and treatment administration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laboure College
Milton, MA
08.2013
Skills
Skills/Licensure
Registered Nurse Florida license: RN9598742
Registered Nurse New York license # RN754637
ACLS certified exp: 10/2025
CPR certified exp: 09/2025
PALS certified exp:11/2023
Fluent in English,Cape Verdian Creole and Haitian Creole
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