PAOLA C. BURGOS GARCIA
Hampton,VA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in Telemetry and M/S units, prioritizing patient safety and care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitating effective communication with patients and families. Responds swiftly in critical situations while enhancing team contributions. Seeking to apply nursing expertise in a fast-paced healthcare environment to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
Daytona Beach, Florida
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals, and administered medications for
acute, long-term care, and terminally ill patients. - Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting their basic rights, values, and
beliefs. - Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and aftercare procedures.
Documented patient assessments, interventions, medications, responses, and
treatment changes. - Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Monitored patients' respiratory activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration. - Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting their basic rights, values, andbeliefs.
- Maintained clear communication with physicians, facilitating coordinated and effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes, coordinating efficient and skilled care.
RN- Telemetry
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Connected patients to telemetry monitors, assessed cardiac rhythm, and promptly notified doctor of significant changes to support timely interventions.
- Interpreted and monitored patient's cardiac rhythm, hemodynamic status.
- Assessed and planned comprehensive care for patients with Acute MI, CVA, CHF, COPD, arrhythmias, cardiac tamponade, chest pain, respiratory failure, and neurological impairments to optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient for cardioversion, defibrillation, ventilator, and cardiac catheterization.
- Provided clinical support and patient care for 18-bed telemetry unit.
- Maintained safe nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 to 18 during shifts to ensure quality care.
- Applied various monitoring systems including invasive lines.
- Conducted shift assessments and connected patients to EKG monitors.
- Administered medications according to prescriptions and checked equipment for repairs.
RN- Medical Surgical
Asylum San José
Caguas, Puerto Rico
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Identified physical and emotional patient needs, providing customized treatment plans to enhance overall patient care.
- Oversaw administration of patient medications, immunizations, and monitoring systems while executing physician's orders to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Delivered patient care in fast-paced medical-surgical environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses consistently.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for comprehensive patient management.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing (BSN)
Universidad Del Turabo
Gurabo, Puerto Rico12-2016
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Huertas College
Caguas, Puerto Rico01-2014
Associate Degree - Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
Community College
Caguas, Puerto Rico01-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical documentation
- Patient Progress Documentation
- Infection control measures
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Counseling
- Health education
- Effective communication
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2023
RN- Telemetry
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2021
RN- Medical Surgical
Asylum San José
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing (BSN)
Universidad Del Turabo
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Huertas College
Associate Degree - Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
Community College