Nicole Cabrera
Registered Nurse
Dunedin,FL
Summary
Highly skilled, goal driven ,Registered Nurse with 15 years of critical care nursing experience to include gastroenterology, interventional radiology, PACU, and Emergency department. Responsive and agile to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge and sound clinical judgment. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Recognized for staff and physician relationship development leading to high performing teams. Drives clinical, quality and cost effective outcomes for patient population by identifying best practices and targeting performance improvement efforts.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Navigator Lung Nodule Clinic
BayCare
06.2023 - Current
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences in treatment decisions, ensuring their voices were heard throughout process
- Assisted in development of nurse navigation program, streamlining patient care coordination.
- Established strong relationships with community organizations and healthcare providers to expand network of support for patients.
- Supported patients during transitions between healthcare settings by providing information, resources, and emotional support.
- Provided ongoing assessment of patients'' needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Facilitated timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing and procedures to advocate for patients, expedite plan of care and promote continuity
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager- Endoscopy
Orlando Health Medical Center, Dr. P Phillips Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsible for 17 direct reports, oversee employee workflow, time and attendance
- Responsible for overseeing clinical education and employee competencies
- Oversees daily operational productivity
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Registered Nurse Surgical Oncology
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Otolaryngology Registered Nurse
UT Southwestern, Texas Health
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
Interventioanl Radiology Registered Nurse
Texas Health Frisco
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Brand new hospital: Developed procedural sedation policies for Interventional Radiology Project development-surrounding education of RN for Post procedural care of pediatric patient during radiology procedures
- Assisted with JACHO certification by preparing and completing development of unit
- Moderate Sedation RN: Preparing and administering procedural sedation, monitor patient during and after procedure
- Assisting technician with procedure preparation, and during procedure opening products onto sterile field.
- Managed inventory of radiology supplies and equipment, reordering as necessary to maintain optimal departmental functionality
- Prevented complications by administering medications as prescribed and monitoring patients for adverse reactions during radiology procedures
- Maintained sterile environment to minimize infection risks during invasive radiological procedures
- Educated patients on post-procedure care instructions and potential side effects, ensuring proper understanding for optimal recovery results
- Assisted physicians with various diagnostic imaging procedures, facilitating timely detection of medical conditions
Registered Nurse, PACU
The Plastic Surgery Center
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Charge of unit flow and nurse assignment
- Moderate sedation RN: Preparing and administering moderate sedation, monitor patients during and after plastic surgery procedures
- Assisted during procedure with surgical prep of patient
- Post procedure-nursing assessment, vital signs, and assessing pass score for appropriate discharge to home
- Discharge teaching,
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Radiology Registered Nurse
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Educated patients on post-procedure care instructions and potential side effects, ensuring proper understanding for optimal recovery results.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the radiology department by participating in ongoing education opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Prevented complications by administering medications as prescribed and monitoring patients for adverse reactions during radiology procedures.
- Maintained a sterile environment to minimize infection risks during invasive radiological procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments and monitoring patients before, during, and after radiology procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
Registered Nurse Endoscopy/Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
KAISER PERMANENTE
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Moderate Sedation RN: Preparing and administering procedural sedation, monitor patient during and after procedure
- High volume endoscopy unit with over 50 procedures performed daily
- Post procedure-nursing assessment, vital signs, and assessing pass score for appropriate discharge to home
- Discharge teaching.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
KAISER PERMANENTE
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Evaluate and assess patient condition in critical situations including Triage patients
- Carry out prescribed medical treatments/procedures
- Work closely with physicians and other healthcare staff to ensure optimal patient care during critical situations
- Monitor and chart patient's condition/vital sign and report changes in-patient condition to appropriate staff
- Stroke Center: NIH stroke scale, working closely to ensure possible stroke patients receive treatment in timely manner to ensure best outcome is achieved.
REGISTERED NURSE
EMERGENCY, PACU, KAISER PERMANENTE
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Evaluate and assess patient condition in critical situations including Triage and assigning ESI acuity levels to incoming patients
- Carry out prescribed medical treatments/procedures
- Work closely with physicians and other healthcare staff to ensure optimal patient care during critical situations
- Stroke Center: NIH stroke scale, working closely to ensure possible stroke patients receive treatment in timely manner to ensure best outcome is achieved
- Care for patients post surgical including assessment of surgical wounds and patient vital signs to assess for emergent situations that may occur after surgery
- Admit patients for surgical procedures
- Monitor patient's airway after surgery to ensure patient safety.
Registered Nurse Endoscopy/PACU
Temecula Valley Endoscopy
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Nursing assessment prior to gastroenterology procedures, assisting in GI suite with patient care (circulating)
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Palomar Medical Center
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Evaluate and assess patient condition in critical situations for level II Trauma center
- Carry out prescribed medical treatments/procedures
- Initiate catheters/ IV's
- Work closely with physicians and other healthcare staff to ensure optimal patient care
- Monitor and chart patient's condition/vital sign
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Fallbrook Hospital
03.2011 - 09.2011
- Carry out prescribed medical treatments/procedures
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse- Pediatric Unit
Central Maine Medical Center
06.2009 - 02.2010
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Medical Center – College of Nursing
Chicago, IL 09.2009 - 2012.05
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Maine College of Health Professions
Lewiston, ME 09.2007 - 2009.05
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Training and mentoring
Relationship building and retention
Nursing staff management
Strong clinical judgment
Patient Assessments
At-risk patient care
Procedure preparations
Critical care
EMR / EHR
Call triaging
Emergency Procedures
Hiring and recruitment
Organizational Skills
Timeline
Nurse Navigator Lung Nodule Clinic
BayCare
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager- Endoscopy
Orlando Health Medical Center, Dr. P Phillips Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Surgical Oncology
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2022
Otolaryngology Registered Nurse
UT Southwestern, Texas Health
10.2020 - 09.2021
Interventioanl Radiology Registered Nurse
Texas Health Frisco
12.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, PACU
The Plastic Surgery Center
12.2018 - 05.2019
Radiology Registered Nurse
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
09.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse Endoscopy/Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente
07.2016 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
KAISER PERMANENTE
11.2015 - 07.2016
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
KAISER PERMANENTE
08.2013 - 11.2015
REGISTERED NURSE
EMERGENCY, PACU, KAISER PERMANENTE
08.2012 - 08.2013
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Palomar Medical Center
07.2011 - 04.2012
Registered Nurse Endoscopy/PACU
Temecula Valley Endoscopy
05.2011 - 07.2013
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Fallbrook Hospital
03.2011 - 09.2011
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center
03.2010 - 09.2010
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Medical Center – College of Nursing
09.2009 - 2012.05
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse- Pediatric Unit
Central Maine Medical Center
06.2009 - 02.2010
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Maine College of Health Professions
09.2007 - 2009.05
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