Nadine Spivak
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center, excelling in patient advocacy and critical care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and compassionate communication. Skilled in medication administration and emergency response, ensuring safety and quality in high-pressure environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in wound care, IV therapy, and other basic nursing procedures for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and recovery processes.
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems to support continuity of care.
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries and concerns, fostering a supportive environment.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care standards and outcomes.
- Adapted quickly to changing clinical situations while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
04.2012 - 11.2022
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and recovery processes.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems to support continuity of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Mayo Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
08.2001 - 04.2012
- Administered critical medications and treatments to stabilize patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses to interventions for optimal care delivery.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on advanced critical care techniques and best practices in emergency response.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, improving coordination during critical incidents.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
FSCJ
Jacksonville, FL08-2001
High School Diploma -
Norwin High School
North Huntingdon, PA06-1980
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Diabetes management
- Chart updating
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- HIPAA education
- Emergency care
- Cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-term care
- Case management
- Geriatric nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Palliative care awareness
- Seizure management
- Preventive health
- At-risk patient care
- Medical evaluation
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - renew date 4/2027
- ACLS Certified - renew date 2/2027
- BLS Certified - renew date 2/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center
04.2012 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Mayo Hospital
08.2001 - 04.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
FSCJ
High School Diploma -
Norwin High School