A Nursing Leader with 9 years of comprehensive experience in progressive care, orthopedic, cardiac, and neuro specialties. Skilled to manage high acuity and optimize patient outcomes. Adept at mentoring staff and fostering a positive working culture
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Leading 32 beds Surgical unit with comprehensive responsibility of shift operation including: patient assignment, leader visit, service recovery, productivity monitoring, multidisciplinary round.
Utilize resources efficiently and promote a culture of stewardship and accountability
Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education
Serving as a resource for the nursing staff and delivering coaching, mentoring and peer review
Assisting in selecting new team members and performing candidates' interviews.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Observation /PCU Advent Health Celebration
01.2023 - 04.2024
Assisted in Managing a 36-bed unit with two separate wings: Observation and Inpatient PCU
Connected and communicated with the nursing staff on a regular basis to promote professional growth, resolve problems, address needs and determine ways to enhance staff performance
Completed chart audits and coordinated staff educational needs
Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
Relief Charge & Bedside Nurse
Advent Health Celebration
01.2018 - 01.2023
Observed and coordinated the staff of 40 PCU beds to ensure safe and effective care delivery
Assessed changing needs of complex patients such as dialysis, congestive heart failure and stroke and provide wholistic care.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, personalized bedside care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans and facilitate seamless transitions for patients between hospital departments.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Park Place Behavioral Health Care
01.2017 - 01.2018
Cared for patients with mental health crises such as Marchman act, baker act, substance abuse withdrawal, non-complaint schizophrenic and agitated patients. Provided therapy and counseling and supported their wellbeing
Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
Brookline College
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2018
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - NURSING
Medlife School of Nursing
Kissimmee, Florida
12.2016
Skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Hardworking, committed and energetic
Current BLS/ ACLS Certifications
IV Insertion and phlebotomy expertise
Epic Chart System
EKG Competency
Pyxis Med station
UKG Dimension Scheduling
Leadership Mentor Program completion
Unit Practice Council member
Graduate Nurses Preceptor
Daisy Award Nominee (Advent Health Celebration PCU 2018)