Natalia Rodriguez
Westlake,FL
Summary
Dedicated, patient-oriented, and professional Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care seeking a rewarding career. Committed to delivering best-in-class care of patients in fast-paced environments where empathy, critical thinking, communication, and decision making are pivotal and of the essence. Enjoys fostering relationships with diverse patient populations and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Women Infants Unit
Baptist Health South Florida
05.2023 - Current
- Perform 1 comprehensive assessments on 4 mother's and 4 newborn's during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medications, and potential complications during the postpartum period.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Wellington Regional Hospital
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Skilled in detailed assessment of the newborn from head to toe and ob/gyn assessments on mothers
- Pain management
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Neurology Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborate with other nurses to quickly assess patients and respond appropriately to manage rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Monitor for acute neurological changes including but not limited to neurology and neurosurgery patients.
- Administer medications safely and timely using BCMA scanning systems.
- Educating patients and family members within nursing scope on diagnosis, disease management, lab results, procedures, medications, safety, and prevention.
- Managed up to 5 patients admitted for Epilepsy Monitoring connected to continuous EEG. Swift response of seizures ranging from focal to generalized tonic-clonic with IV medication rescue and live phone communication with doctors.
- TNK administration coupled with head to toe neurological assessments after thrombotic stroke diagnosis.
- Teamwork to assist residents with bedside lumbar punctures and procedures like removing surgical dressings, removing JP and hemovac drains, etc.
Patient Care Technician
Mayo Clinic
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights for up to 28 patients, assessed needs and offered qualified support including assistance with ADL's.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions and discharges.
- Performed insertion & removal of foley catheters and removal IV lines.
Education
RN To MSN-FNP -
South University - Online
Savannah, GA04-2026
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL12.2021
Skills
- 4 years of acute care experience
- Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care needs according to orders and hospital policy/procedures
- Creating detailed care plans and recording patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems
- Prioritize patient care based on acuity level and available resources
- Assist physicians during examination, treatment and procedures
- Administer high alert medications and monitor patients according to medications given
- Computer proficient including mastery of multiple EHR's and accurate, timely charting/documentation skills
- Strong bilingual written and verbal communication skills
- CPR/BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN fetal heart monitor certified
Licensure & Certifications
Registered Nurse License issued by the Florida State Board of Nursing 02/19/2022
Neonatal Resuscitation Program active since 03/2023
Fetal Monitoring certification active since 04/2023
References
Furnished upon request*
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Women Infants Unit
Baptist Health South Florida
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Wellington Regional Hospital
02.2023 - 04.2023
Neurology Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
03.2022 - 01.2023
Patient Care Technician
Mayo Clinic
04.2021 - 03.2022
RN To MSN-FNP -
South University - Online
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
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