Nerifuse Gassant
Miami,FL
Summary
Professional Objective: To obtain a position to use medical and interpersonal skills to achieve goals of a company that focuses on customer satisfaction. U.S. Citizen: Yes SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse licensed to provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical and institution standards. Clinical Expertise | Critical & Emergent Care | Ambulatory & Surgical Care Leadership | Cross-Functional Communication | Patient & Family Relations | Patient Education OSHA & HIPAA Compliance | Confidentiality | Electronic Medical Records (EMR) | Microsoft Office Medical Team Collaboration | Staff Training & Development | Performance Assessment | Medical Research. Energetic medical professional ready to provide compassionate and respectful care to patients. Possesses excellent team collaboration and communication skills. Committed to offering quality patient experiences. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Registered Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with months of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with aging specialty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Safety Technician
Mount Sinai Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervised patients, provided compassionate care before and during hospital stays
- Provided soothe patients while observing for changes in condition,summoning clinical staff when necessary
- Observed fall-risk patients and helped them to move and reposition every 2 hours
- Conducted wound care to include assessment of healing, removal of sutures/staples/packing, and application of new dressing
- Completed timely and accurate data entry into electronic health record (EHR) and additional automated electronic systems as required
- Documented and maintained log of all technical problems or issues.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations
- Helped other staff with patient transfers by moving patients between departments
- Collaborated with other medical staff to achieve high level of patient safety and care
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance
- Kept patient information and records secure by using private hospital databases and withholding information from outside sources
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living
- Delivered meals and snacks to patients in accordance with dietary requirements.
- Aided patients with wound and pressure sore care, alleviating pain and stress.
- Assisted doctors with preparation of medical equipment for smooth and efficient surgeries.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Helped other staff with patient transfers by moving patients between departments.
- Collaborated with other medical staff to achieve high level of patient safety and care.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Kept patient information and records secure by using private hospital databases and withholding information from outside sources.
- Followed sanitary and safety regulations to properly collect and dispose of medical waste.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
- Supported medical staff during patient examinations in accordance with company policy.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Performed daily bedside rounds to check on patient status, well-being, and pain levels.
- Supported patients in bathing, dressing and grooming for promotion of health and cleanliness.
- Checked patient vital signs, weight and pain levels for documentation purposes.
- Followed sanitary and safety regulations to properly collect and dispose of medical waste
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results
- Supported medical staff during patient examinations in accordance with company policy
- Performed daily bedside rounds to check on patient status, well-being, and pain levels
- Supported patients in bathing, dressing and grooming for promotion of health and cleanliness
- Checked patient rooms for adequate linens and supplies and restocked as necessary
- Delivered meals and snacks to patients in accordance with dietary requirements
- Checked patient vital signs, weight and pain levels for documentation purposes
- Aided patients with wound and pressure sore care, alleviating pain and stress
- Assisted doctors with preparation of medical equipment for smooth and efficient surgeries
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Registered Nurse
FT Lauderdale Rehab
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- 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.
- 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
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
West Coral Gables Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided care to 5 to 6 patients per day fast-paced at West Coral Gables Hospital
- Triaged patients, creating records, taking vital signs, gathering patient histories
- Maintained 99.7% accuracy in preceptor spot checks
- Maintained strict HIPAA compliance
- Facilitated patient education, transfer, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
Volunteer
Jackson Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed patient care and patient education duties on busy general care ward with more than 1,550 beds
- Commented 3X by preceptor for time management
- Assessed and helped created plan-of-care for up to 5 to 6 patients per shifts
- Consistently evaluated by preceptor at 95% for wound dressing
- Assisted with patient nutrition and elimination needs
- Implemented low-salt, low-fat and other diets for 100+ kidney, diabetes, and other patients
- Maintained and updated patients record using Epic systems
- Assisted with patient mobility, achieving 10% lower rate of bedsores in patients than average for ward.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
- Assisted with special events and programs
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing
- Tutored at various competency levels to help people with reading, math and writing skills
- Planted and maintained gardens to provide fresh produce for individuals in need
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks
- Developed construction skills by participating in several home builds
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns
Laboratory Assistant
Memorial Hospital West
06.2007 - 03.2019
- Released and/or placed orders in hospital and laboratory computer systems
- Received, processed, and distributed specimens and/or blood products to different department
- Performed various functions including loading samples into Aptio preparing slides for staining and preparing samples for transport to other laboratories
- Monitored patient’s progression along clinical pathways or guidelines
- Collected and analyzed data/information to provide conclusions and recommendations to supervisor and other clinical team members to improve practice patterns, efficiencies, and effectiveness.
Registered Nurse
Garden Care Center
07.2023 - 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- 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
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Miami
Dade College
Miami, Florida12.2021
Associate of Arts - Kindergarten And Preschool Education
Lindsey Hopkins Technical School
Miami, Florida09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Florida International University
Miami, Florida12.2014
B.S - Health Services Administration
Florida International University
Miami, Florida12.2007
Skills
SKILLS:
- Working knowledge of emergent curriculum and positive redirection techniques
- Infant/toddler caregiver experience
- Proactive communication skills
- Patient Data Confidentiality
- Deliver Documents
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Recreational Activities
- Patient Feeding
- Patient Response Monitoring
- Mental Health Support
- Performance Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
- Maintaining Patient Safety
- Emotional Support
- Aseptic Guidelines
- Safety Procedures
- Vital Assessments
- Quality Patient Care
- Computer Literacy
- Positioning Patients
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medication Safety
- Nursing Assignments
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Continuity Monitoring
- Patient Intakes
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Safety Procedures
- Vital Assessments
- Quality Patient Care
- Computer Literacy
- Positioning Patients
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medication Safety
- Nursing Assignments
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Continuity Monitoring
- Patient Intakes
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Preventive health
- Patient and family advocacy
- Safety Procedures
- Vital Assessments
- Quality Patient Care
- Computer Literacy
- Positioning Patients
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medication Safety
- Nursing Assignments
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Continuity Monitoring
- Patient Intakes
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Safety Procedures
- Vital Assessments
- Quality Patient Care
- Computer Literacy
- Positioning Patients
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medication Safety
- Nursing Assignments
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Continuity Monitoring
- Patient Intakes
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Family advocacy
- Care Plan Development
- Medical evaluation
- Safety Procedures
- Vital Assessments
- Quality Patient Care
- Computer Literacy
- Positioning Patients
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medication Safety
- Nursing Assignments
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Continuity Monitoring
- Patient Intakes
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Safety Procedures
- Vital Assessments
- Quality Patient Care
- Computer Literacy
- Positioning Patients
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medication Safety
- Nursing Assignments
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Continuity Monitoring
- Patient Intakes
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Safety Procedures
- Vital Assessments
- Quality Patient Care
- Computer Literacy
- Positioning Patients
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medication Safety
- Nursing Assignments
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Continuity Monitoring
- Patient Intakes
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Medical consultation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Home care
- Newborn care
- Emotional intelligence
- Safety Procedures
- Vital Assessments
- Quality Patient Care
- Computer Literacy
- Positioning Patients
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medication Safety
- Nursing Assignments
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Continuity Monitoring
- Patient Intakes
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
Certification
- NRP Training -
- CPR
- CPI
Work Availability
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Garden Care Center
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
FT Lauderdale Rehab
12.2022 - 04.2023
Patient Safety Technician
Mount Sinai Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2023
West Coral Gables Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2021
Volunteer
Jackson Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2019
Laboratory Assistant
Memorial Hospital West
06.2007 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Miami
Dade College
Associate of Arts - Kindergarten And Preschool Education
Lindsey Hopkins Technical School
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Florida International University
B.S - Health Services Administration
Florida International University
- NRP Training -
- CPR
- CPI
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