Olguine Decenna
North Miami,FL
Summary
Professional with strong experience in critical care, specializing in neuro-intensive environments. Adept at advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and implementing complex care plans. Excellent collaboration skills, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently achieve high-quality results. Dependable and skilled in fostering team cohesion and patient safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Delray Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill ICU patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, maintaining strict adherence to evidence-based protocols.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care plans.
- Monitor vital signs and neurological status, adjusting treatments as necessary for stability.
- Educate families on care procedures and long-term recovery expectations for neurological patients.
- Develop and maintained comprehensive documentation of patient assessments and interventions.
Nurse Preceptor
Delray Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and confidence in patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, improving patient outcomes and adherence to protocols.
- Facilitated training sessions on advanced medical procedures and technologies for nursing staff.
- Evaluated performance of preceptees, providing constructive feedback for professional development.
- Developed orientation materials, streamlining onboarding process for new nurses.
Neuro Stepdown Nurse
Delray Medical Center
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted comprehensive neurological assessments and ongoing monitoring of patient status, including vital signs, neurological function, and response to treatment.
- Developed and implementing individualized care plans based on patient needs, physician orders, and established protocols. Administering prescribed medications and monitoring their effects, ensuring accuracy and safety.
- Monitored closely patients for changes in condition, including signs of increased intracranial pressure, seizures, or other neurological complications, and intervening as needed. Providing education to patients and their families about their condition, treatment plan, medications, and post-hospital care.
- Worked collaboratively with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care.
- Documented accurately and thoroughly patient assessments, interventions, and responses in the medical record. Responding to and managing emergency situations, such as seizures or changes in patient status, according to established protocols.
- Acting as a patient advocate, ensuring their comfort, safety, and rights are respected.
Cardiac Telemetry Nurse
Delray Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2025
- Provided primary nursing care at the bedside, close monitoring of patients for acute and chronic disease for arrhythmia.
- Worked closely with physicians and other health care professionals to ensure the best possible health care during the patient's admission and after their discharge.
- Formulated a plan of care, revised the plan based on the patient’s response to treatment, and regularly evaluated the plan for effectiveness.
- Prepared and administered (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
- Initiated patient education plan as prescribed by physician. Taught patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.
Psychiatric/Behavioral and Detox Nurse
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered detox protocols ensuring patient safety and comfort during withdrawal management.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, promptly responding to changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients on addiction recovery processes and coping strategies for long-term success.
- Implemented best practices in infection control and medication administration procedures.
Covid Staff Registered Nurse
SMI Companies
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Assessed and provided nursing care for patients with confirmed or possible exposure to COVID-19
- Viewed patient holistically considering physical, psychosocial, emotional, age-specific, cultural, and spiritual factors and demonstrated appropriate assessment skills for an identified patient population.
- Provided critical thinking skills by gathering and analyzing patient information, then responding to patient situations.
- Implemented corrective and creative interventions to achieve desired outcomes.
- Identified needs and began to plan for care across the continuum.
Home Health Nurse
Elite Care at Home
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Assessed home situations of clients and recommended care delivery and parameters to best meet the identified needs.
- Provided care to home-based long- and short-term patients, and documented clients’ status, and progress.
- Provided ongoing client and family education regarding disease processes, interventions, and lifestyle changes.
- Performed pediatric assessments, equipment checks, and supply inventory.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Integrity Health Services
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Performed pediatric assessments, equipment checks, and supply inventory.
- Worked independently in the home environment performing nursing care.
- Administered scheduled medications and PRN medications according to my nursing judgment per doctor’s orders.
- Handled a variety of nursing tasks, including tracheostomy care, gastrostomy care, apnea monitoring, and airway maintenance.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
Miami, FL12.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD12-2029
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Central line management
- Intracranial pressure monitoring
- Neurological monitoring
- Family communication
- Tracheostomy care
- Enteral feeding
- Seizure management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Neurology assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emotional support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Member February 2025 Present
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member October 2023 Present
- Florida Nurses Association (FNA) Member October 2020 Present
- Phi Theta kappa Member February 2016 Present
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Florida Department of Health RN# 9531852
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): American Heart Association March 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association January 2028
- Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader (University of Illinois) July 2025
- Leading Teams: Building Effective Team Cultures (University of Illinois) September 2025
LANGUAGE
English (Professional)
Creole (Native)
Timeline
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Delray Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Neuro Stepdown Nurse
Delray Medical Center
01.2025 - 07.2025
Nurse Preceptor
Delray Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Cardiac Telemetry Nurse
Delray Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2025
Psychiatric/Behavioral and Detox Nurse
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Covid Staff Registered Nurse
SMI Companies
12.2020 - 06.2021
Home Health Nurse
Elite Care at Home
05.2020 - 12.2020
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Integrity Health Services
05.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
University of Maryland School of Nursing