To gain experience and knowledge and to utilize the skills a registered nurse. In a manner that would provide security to patients, family members and hospital staff at a level 2 trauma hospital.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Westside Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
01.2023 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
Managed care from admission to discharge
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Emergency Room Technician
Broward Health North, Sample
11.2021 - 12.2022
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing
Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices
Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units
Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints
Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
Certified nursing assistant/ Home health aide
Caregiver Of America
01.2018 - 02.2020
Report and observe patient's status
Assist patients with their daily activities
Prepare the patients for the doctor's examination
Take the patients to the doctor.
Medical/Surgical II
Baptist Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2019
Developed skills pertaining to enteral feedings, intravenous insertion, ostomy care and wound care
Gained medical administration experience
Provided education to patients regarding diabetes management, and antihypertensive medications
Telemetry Unit
Medical assistant tech/ Phlebotomy Tech
Gaynair Family Medicine
07.2012 - 05.2015
Collecting vital signs
Draw blood work to help the doctor
Set up follow up appointment
For vaccine and routine check up
Histology assistant
North Collier Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2009
Collect specimens for the OR for the pathology to examine them
Process all necessary paperwork, assuring appropriate reporting
Disinfects and maintains work area and instrumentation as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, Florida
2020
Associate - Arts Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
High School Diploma -
College St. Louis De Bourdon Port
Skills
Excellent communication
Giving attention to details
Critical thinking skills
Time management
Compassion to patients, family, friends, staffs and non-staffs
Cultural awareness
Showing professionalism
Providing complete patient-centered care
Glucose Testing
IV Insertion
Monitoring Vital Signs
Privacy and Confidentiality
Treatment Plan Modification
Certification
FL RN 9620238 American Heart Association CPR Certification current 06-2025 ACLS 05/2025 PALS2025
Critical Care Registered Nurse (ER, ICU, PCU) at Westside Regional Medical CenterCritical Care Registered Nurse (ER, ICU, PCU) at Westside Regional Medical Center