Olga Ojeda
Margate,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at IVF Florida Reproductive Associates, specializing in PACU, preoperative, and post-anesthesia care. Demonstrated expertise in IV insertion and medication administration, coupled with a compassionate approach to patient education and emotional support. Improved patient satisfaction through clinical judgment and effective teamwork.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
OSHA Certification
1
1
Basic Life Support Cert (BLS)
1
1
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
IVF Florida Reproductive Associates
08.2018 - Current
- Prepare patients for procedure and post procedure recovery.
- Peripheral IV placement and medication administration.
- Assist in Oocyte Retrievals, Embryo transfers, Hysteroscopy, D&C, and Male procedures (TESE/MESA).
- Coordinate and prepare daily surgical schedules.
- Reduce complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their spouse during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patient and spouse in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members in patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for treatment outcome.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
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IVF Florida Reproductive Associates
08.2018 - Current
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Contributed to successful surgeries with efficient preparation, organization, and management of operating rooms.
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
- Maintained aseptic environments through proper sterilization techniques and equipment handling.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring and assessing vital signs during surgical procedures.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from preoperative to post-anesthesia recovery units by communicating effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Consistently demonstrated compliance with all relevant regulatory standards, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention protocols.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met while respecting individual preferences.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
LPN Case Manager
IVF Florida Reproductive Associates
01.2003 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their partners, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted patients and their partners through their fertility journey by providing guidance and education on treatment processes, medication administration, and fertility diagnostic testing.
- Facilitate treatment plans between patient and physicians.
- Performed intrauterine inseminations.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities for professional development purposes while staying apprised of industry best practices and emerging healthcare trends.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN
Miami Children's Hospital, Miami Children's Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY08-2019
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Mcfatter Technical Center
Davie, FL05-1995
Skills
- Patient Education
- Clinical judgment
- Medication Administration
- IV Insertion
- IV Fluid Administration
- Preoperative and Post-anesthesia care
- Perform Intrauterine Inseminations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- OSHA Certified
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
IVF Florida Reproductive Associates
08.2018 - Current
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IVF Florida Reproductive Associates
08.2018 - Current
LPN Case Manager
IVF Florida Reproductive Associates
01.2003 - Current
LPN
Miami Children's Hospital, Miami Children's Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Mcfatter Technical Center
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