Nancy Solano
Ocala,FL
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse offering 5-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
Santa Clara Valley Medical Ctr (Thru Favorite)
San Jose, CA
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
COVID-19/PCU RN
Seton Medical Center Austin (Thru Krucial Staffing
Austin, TX
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Travel Registered Nurse
The Vines Hospital (Thru Cynet Health)
Ocala, FL
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse Vaccination Team
State Of California (Thru Favorite Staffing)
Various Cities Throughout The State, CA
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
- Administered and interpreted COVID-19 symptom tests, including infrared temperature scans, oral thermometers, blood samples and surveys
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise
COVID-19 PCU/RN, Telemetry
Desert Valley Medical Center (Thru Favorite)
Victorville, CA
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
- Use of MEDITECH for documentation.
COVID-19 PCU Telemetry RN
Genesis East (Thru Favorite Staffing)
Davenport, IA
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
- Use of CERNER EMR for documentation.
Travel Registered Nurse COVID/Registered Nurse, PCU
St. Alexius Hospital (Thru Eminent)
Bismarck, North Dakota
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Management of patient assignment on medical-surgical and progressive care unit.
- Participation in multidisciplinary care rounds.
- Care of patients with diagnoses including but not limited to COVID-19 positive patients with Acute Respiratory Failure, Acute exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Congestive Heart Failure and acute psychosis.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Use of EPIC EMR for documentation.
Travel Registered Nurse
Fuller Hospital, Cynet Healthcare
Attleboro, MA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Administered medications to 12 patients and monitored response to medications
Travel Registered Nurse
Citrus County Detention Ctr, AB Staffing
Lecanto, FL
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked in medical/surgical unit within community jail managing acutely ill and post-surgical patients.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and responded to them accordingly.
Travel Registered Nurse
Worcester Recovery Ctr. And Hospital (CareerStaf)
Worcester, MA
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Administered medications to 18 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Use of MEDITECH for documentation.
Registered Nurse
Florida Women's Reception Ctr
Ocala, FL
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked in medical/surgical unit within correctional institution managing acutely ill, post-natal and post-surgical patients.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
Assistant Director of Nursing
Signature HealthCARE Of Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 25-person nursing staff to direct patient care
Director of Nursing
Centurion Of FL, Marion Correctional Inst
Ocala, FL
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Carter Healthcare Inc
The Villages, FL
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
09.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute of South FL
04.2015
Certificate of Completion | Practical Nursing - undefined
College of Central Florida
12.2002
Skills
- Infection Control
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Staff Management
- Case Management
- Hiring
- Mental health
- Nursing
- Quality
- Safety
- Staff development
- Staff Management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, expires 01/2024
- BLS-Basic Life Support, expires 01/2024
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, expires 01/2024
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing (thru John Hopkins University
- Nursing Home Infection Prevention (CDC)
- VOHRA Wound Certification
Additional Information
- FL RN License-Compact License, expires 04/30/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU
Santa Clara Valley Medical Ctr (Thru Favorite)
01.2022 - 02.2022
COVID-19/PCU RN
Seton Medical Center Austin (Thru Krucial Staffing
09.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
The Vines Hospital (Thru Cynet Health)
05.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Registered Nurse Vaccination Team
State Of California (Thru Favorite Staffing)
03.2021 - 05.2021
COVID-19 PCU/RN, Telemetry
Desert Valley Medical Center (Thru Favorite)
01.2021 - 03.2021
COVID-19 PCU Telemetry RN
Genesis East (Thru Favorite Staffing)
01.2021 - 01.2021
Travel Registered Nurse COVID/Registered Nurse, PCU
St. Alexius Hospital (Thru Eminent)
12.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Fuller Hospital, Cynet Healthcare
08.2020 - 11.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Citrus County Detention Ctr, AB Staffing
07.2020 - 08.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Worcester Recovery Ctr. And Hospital (CareerStaf)
05.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Florida Women's Reception Ctr
12.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Director of Nursing
Signature HealthCARE Of Gainesville
08.2019 - 02.2020
Director of Nursing
Centurion Of FL, Marion Correctional Inst
05.2018 - 07.2019
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Carter Healthcare Inc
07.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute of South FL
Certificate of Completion | Practical Nursing - undefined
College of Central Florida
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