Minneli Lou Ochavillo
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
GHR Healthcare
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
- Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
- Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care issues.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of travel nurse duties.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Gained experience as a Nurse preceptor for new Nurses.
- 28-bed ICU (patient profiles include, but are not limited to, ventilators, vasopressors, multiple titratable drips, continuous/hourly vital signs monitoring, post-cardiac/respiratory arrest, and stroke; electrolyte or glucose imbalances; critically ill OB/GYN patients; overflow for all other ICUs- including trauma/surgical ICU; designated COVID ICU)
- Monitored vital signs and notified physicians of any changes and family members to ensure desired patient outcomes
- Hemodynamics and respiratory monitoring (EV-1000; Flotrac monitoring)
- Drips (Vasoactive; Sedation, Paralytics)
- Invasive monitoring experience (Arterial lines; Swans; CVP; Train of Four- TOF)
- Effective communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Perform post-mortem care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Clerical Associate
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Maintains effective and efficient communication with patients, staff and family members.
- Performs clerical duties to include, but not limited to admits, transfers, and discharges of patients.
- Contributes in staff meeting to improve unit work flow and team cohesiveness.
- Provides feedback to the Nurse Manager in the unit and works effectively in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provides excellent customer service, compassionate care, and adheres to UF Health goals, missions, service policies and procedures.
Medical Support Assistant
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Directs the flow of traffic within the unit among visitors and other staff members.
- Adheres to HIPAA regulations when handling patient confidential information
- Ensures all patients, phone calls, and visitors are directed to the appropriate staff/department.
- Assists in ensuring patients are safe at all times
- Performed clerical tasks such as answering phones, filing records, scheduling tests and preparing charts.
- Greeted patients and visitors, verified patient information and scheduled appointments.
Home Health CNA
Bayada Home Health
Honolulu, HI
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Transported patients to doctor appointments or other destinations when needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of the patient and reported it to the supervisor or case manager immediately.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals in their home environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, dusting, vacuuming and meal preparation.
- Assists patients perform ROM exercise
Emergency Medical Technician
Sea World San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Assessed the scene of an accident or incident before providing medical assistance.
- Monitored patient status during transport ensuring safety at all times.
- Organized and maintained incident and patient records complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and company policies
- Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Jacksonville, FL04-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HIBachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX05-2013
Skills
- NIHSS, 2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2024
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 2024
- Registered Nurse, Multistate, License #9630022, 2023
- Basic Life Support, 2022
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, 05/2017
- Emergency Medical Technician- B Certification, 10/2007
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
GHR Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UF Health Jacksonville
02.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UF Health Jacksonville
05.2023 - 07.2024
Clerical Associate
UF Health Jacksonville
11.2020 - 05.2023
Home Health CNA
Bayada Home Health
08.2017 - 08.2018
Medical Support Assistant
Tripler Army Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2019
Emergency Medical Technician
Sea World San Antonio
05.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
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