Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at H.C.A. Woodmount Hospital, excelling in medication administration and direct patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Demonstrated expertise in wound management, achieving accelerated healing times while mentoring new staff and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
H.C.A. WOODMOUNT HOSPITAL
05.1999 - 07.2025
Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to support comprehensive care plans.
Collaborated with healthcare team to deliver safe and effective patient care.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Educated patients on health management and medication adherence practices.
Participated in infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients.
Engaged in continuous learning through training sessions and clinical simulations.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
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.
Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
02-1997
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Experienced orthopedics diagnosis,treatment, and recovery
Experienced in addressing pain and improving mobility
Patient assessments
Experienced leadership roles with staff and students
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