Natalia Matallana
Lutz
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in surgical nursing, prepared for high-stakes environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting smoothly to changing needs. Skilled in patient care, surgical procedures, and emergency responses. Reliable and flexible, ensuring seamless operations and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Medical Surgical Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital Main
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, contributing to healthier lifestyle choices and overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Efficiently managed complex caseloads of diverse patient populations while maintaining attention to detail in documentation.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and policies.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions that contributed to improved pain management for post-operative patients.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
St. Joseph's Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
PATIENT COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
Moffitt Cancer Center
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for both internal staff and patients regarding available medical services, acting as a liaison between various departments to facilitate seamless coordination of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by effectively managing inbound and outbound calls, addressing inquiries, and providing information.
- Resolved complex situations with diplomacy and professionalism, leading to satisfactory outcomes for both patients and the organization.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - HEALTH SCIENCE
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
Rasmussen University
Odessa, FL05.2022
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient communication
- Clinical assessments
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Patient charting
- Adapting to change
- Decision-making
- Patient needs assessment
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital Main
07.2022 - 06.2023
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
St. Joseph's Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
PATIENT COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
Moffitt Cancer Center
08.2019 - 12.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
Rasmussen University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - HEALTH SCIENCE
University of South Florida
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