Nancy Lapointe
Ocala,FL
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 13+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to cardiac /infusion patients. Knowledgeable about acute care nursing requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting patient satisfaction standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Able to work autonomously as well as with a team. Experienced in Acute care Medical , Surgical (multiple specialties), Cardiac step down ( pre and post interventions) , Psychiatric, Vascular Access, Infusion, Oncology nursing. Several years of travel nursing in the most recent years.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Cardiac OBS
Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge
01.2024 - 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Travel RN Cardiac/neuro Stepdown
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Meditech EMR.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation. Cardiac drips.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 6 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
Travel Rn Cardiology Pre and Post Intervention
ST Joseph Medical Center, Hospital, Phoenix Az
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Cerner charting EMR
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 5 patients concurrently with focus on quality care
Travel RN Orthopedic
Presbyterian Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR
Travel RN PCU
St Joseph's Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses for up to 5 patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Travel Registered Nurse Step Down
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Cared for patients in 40-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Care of Covid 19 patients in isolation units high flow oxygen external ventilators.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses up to 5 patients.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Travel Registered Nurse Ortho/Surgical Nurse
Advent Hospital Davenport
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner EMR.
- Care of Covid 19 patients in isolation units high flow oxygen external ventilators.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
Travel Registered Nurse Surgical
Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in epic EMR.
- Care of Covid 19 patients in isolation units high flow oxygen external ventilators.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Vascular Access Registered Nurse PICC Team
IV Access
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Inserted Picc Lines 10-15 patients daily.
- Provided compassionate and caring nursing services while implementing plan of care for each patient and collaborated with healthcare providers to document outcomes.
- Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
Travel Registered Nurse COVID Unit
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Meditech EMR.
- Care of Covid 19 patients in isolation units high flow oxygen external ventilators.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Travel Registered Nurse Clinic/Infusion
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Center
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner EMR.
- Care of Covid 19 patients in isolation units high flow oxygen external ventilators.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Travel Registered Nurse LTAC
Whynhovan Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner EMR.
- Care of Covid 19 patients in isolation units high flow oxygen external ventillators.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Travel Registered Nurse Clinic/infusion
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Center
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Clinic Oncology Nursing
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg
Granville Medical Center
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner EMR.
- Care of Covid 19 patients in isolation units high flow oxygen external ventillators.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Ocala Regional Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Educated family members and caregivers on pa
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse Charge
The Vines Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Oversaw care of suicidal/detoxing patients up to 18 and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN Case Manager
Hospice Of Marion County
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Charge Registered Nurse
Ocala Regional Medical Center
05.2009 - 06.2015
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly up to 6..
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA06.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL05.2009
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Vascular Su
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Temporary Pacemakers
- Disease Processes
- Vascular Surgery
- Respiratory Failure
- Implantable Pacemakers
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
Certification
- Registered Nurse Compact license
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- PICC 3CG
Timeline
Registered Nurse Cardiac OBS
Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge
01.2024 - Current
Travel RN Cardiac/neuro Stepdown
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Rn Cardiology Pre and Post Intervention
ST Joseph Medical Center, Hospital, Phoenix Az
09.2022 - 07.2023
Travel RN Orthopedic
Presbyterian Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Travel RN PCU
St Joseph's Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022
Travel Registered Nurse Step Down
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Nurse Ortho/Surgical Nurse
Advent Hospital Davenport
09.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse Surgical
Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
Vascular Access Registered Nurse PICC Team
IV Access
03.2021 - 07.2021
Travel Registered Nurse COVID Unit
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2021
Travel Registered Nurse Clinic/Infusion
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Center
09.2020 - 11.2020
Travel Registered Nurse LTAC
Whynhovan Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
Travel Registered Nurse Clinic/infusion
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Center
12.2019 - 05.2020
Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg
Granville Medical Center
10.2019 - 12.2019
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Ocala Regional Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2019
Psychiatric Registered Nurse Charge
The Vines Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2018
RN Case Manager
Hospice Of Marion County
06.2015 - 07.2016
Charge Registered Nurse
Ocala Regional Medical Center
05.2009 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Central Florida
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