Knowledgeable and organized Registered Nurse seeking to obtain a position as Registered Nurse. Encompassing compassion, interpersonal skills, computer skills, leadership skills, advocacy, critical thinking and dependability to enthusiastically ensure patient care and health is of top concern. Personable with a positive attitude; interfaces well with patients, families and team members.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Revive Hydration Therapy and Wellness
01.2022 - Current
Provide IV hydration, Patient assessment, vital signs, documentation and care, start IV's
Registered Nurse
ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 08.2021
Registered nurse on a women’s surgical/postpartum floor
Care of the mother and baby in a postpartum care setting until discharge to home
Care of women following different gynecological surgeries including but not limited to hysterectomies, mastectomies, ectopic pregnancies, IUFD, and etc.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital of Tampa
08.2014 - 01.2016
Register Nurse on a Medical/Surgical floor receiving varying types of surgical patients from Gastric bypass, to thyroidectomies, or Total knee arthroplasties, as well as total hip replacements, TURP, Hysterectomies, abdominal surgeries
All post-surgical patients
Assessments, treatments, and implementation of care plans
Administer medication via several routes
Administer antibiotics and intravenous treatments in a clinic setting, start IV’s, draw labs, PICC line dressing changes, remove PICC lines, monitor labs, wound care, dressing changes.
RN, Charge Nurse (2011)/Preceptor, RN
North Florida Regional Medical
05.2006 - 07.2014
Provide care to adult patients on the general medical/surgical floor specializing in nephrology, gynecology, and bariatrics
Assess, plan, implementation, treatment and evaluation of a broad spectrum of disease conditions ranging from cardiology, gastroenterology, gynecology/women's health, medical/surgical and nephrology.
RN
Dr. Kima’s Infection Prevention and Treatment Center
03.2013 - 03.2014
Administer antibiotics and intravenous treatments in a clinic setting, start IV’s, draw labs, PICC line dressing changes, remove PICC lines, monitor labs, wound care, dressing changes.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Florida
Skills
Leadership: Relief Charge nurse, assign staff responsibilities, manage patient intake and bed assignments Run auditing reports to ensure compliance is fulfilled according to JACHO and other hospital protocols, such as pain management, fall prevention, outdated IV’s and more
Training: Orient all new nurses to the Floor, including recent graduates, travel/agency and transferring nurses Teach and enforce protocol according to JACHO and hospital standards Orientation includes, but is not limited to: advising on time management, procedures to admit patients, administer medications, assessing patients and properly documenting information
Interpretation and Monitoring: Great experience interpreting laboratory reports, telemetry reports and hemodynamic monitoring Exercise decision making skills to communicate changes to attending physicians to obtain orders for patient care Taking care of women following gynecological surgeries such as A&P repair, TAH, Robotic assisted hysterectomies, D&C patients, and etc Taking care of mothers and babies in the postpartum period
Software: Knowledge of MEDITECH to manage nursing care plans and document patient notes and plan of care Knowledge of Cerner documentation system, as well as experience with documentation in EPIC system as well Pyxis medication systems
Interdepartmental Communication: Collaborate with staff of other interdisciplinary departments to ensure patient orders are fulfilled, including coordinating radiology, respiratory treatments, wound care, blood transfusion and more Assist with care coordination and proper and timely discharge of patients
Dr. Kima’s Infection Prevention and Treatment Center
03.2013 - 03.2014
RN, Charge Nurse (2011)/Preceptor, RN
North Florida Regional Medical
05.2006 - 07.2014
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Florida
Accomplishments
Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care.Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.