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Certification
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Tampa,FL

Summary

Compassionate and ambitious nursing professional looking to fulfill her dream as an advocate and protector for those without a voice. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and exercising sound judgment required to improve the quality of patient care. I possess a strong desire and willingness for continued growth and learning.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Chapters Health
02.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized care plans tailored to the needs of pediatric hospice patients.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction and rapport through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
  • Provided education to parents on proper home care techniques, minimizing hospital readmissions and promoting quality of life.
  • Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
  • Established and developed relations with organizations such as Give Kids the World, Make-A-Wish and chronic complex clinics at Tampa General Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, USF Health and All Children's Hospital.

RN | Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Advocated for patients and families during end of life care
  • Competent in symptom management to provide quality of life
  • Proficient in case management, admissions and IDG’s

RN | Encompass Home Health & Hospice
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Initiated and developed the patient’s plan of care that included assessments, evaluations and skilled care
  • Managed care for post-operative patients once discharged from the hospital
  • Led an interdisciplinary team in the coordination of all aspects of patient care

LPN | Encompass Home Health & Hospice
01.2017 - 09.2019
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
  • Precept new employees and assisted in new software training
  • Provide high quality patient care in the home and facility settings
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches

LPN | Angels Care Home Health
06.2014 - 01.2017
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Analyzed care plans and upheld AHCA, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
  • Delivered in-home services that included but not limited to, wound care, medication administration, patient teaching and assessments.

Education

Associate of Science Degree - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Rasmussen College
Tampa, FL

Biology

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Skills

  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Reliability and responsibility
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Preventative health
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Empathy and caring behavior
  • Care Plan Development
  • Case Management

Certification

Registered Nurse – RN9519758

American Heart Association BLS

Timeline

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Chapters Health
02.2022 - Current

RN | Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
04.2021 - 02.2022

RN | Encompass Home Health & Hospice
09.2019 - 04.2021

LPN | Encompass Home Health & Hospice
01.2017 - 09.2019

LPN | Angels Care Home Health
06.2014 - 01.2017

Associate of Science Degree - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Rasmussen College

Biology

Saint Leo University
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