Driven, caring and service-oriented Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience caring for patients within a cardiac and home health care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Med Surg Cardiac
St. Anthony's Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
10.2021 - Current
Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Provided specialized medical treatment for patients with heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.
Instructed patients on lifestyle modifications necessary for maintaining a healthy heart such as diet management, exercise regimes and stress reduction techniques.
Assessed patient's status and implemented plan of care post heart catheterizations, ablations, stress test procedures.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Baycare Homecare
Largo, FL
02.2018 - 10.2021
Developed care plans and coordinated services for home health patients.
Provided skilled nursing assessments, interventions, and treatments to homebound patients.
Conducted patient education regarding disease process and self-care techniques.
Monitored patient progress and updated care plans accordingly.
Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
Provided education to patients and families on wound care management techniques.
Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
Registered Nurse PCU
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
Clearwater, FL
07.2016 - 02.2018
Provided direct nursing care, including medication administration and wound management.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Assessed and evaluated patient health conditions to develop individualized care plans.
Administered and monitored patient's status while on titrating cardiac drip medications.
Performed preparation procedures and post care for heart catheterization patients.
Actively participated in unit meetings regarding changes in policy or procedures related to PCU services.
Administered intravenous fluids or blood transfusions when needed per physician orders.
Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications that could improve their overall health status.
Developed comprehensive discharge plans for discharged patients.