Paz Vergara
Homestead,FL
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with a strong background in emergency care, consistently achieving exceptional patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Skilled in effectively managing critical situations and contributing to life-saving interventions. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and trauma response, ensuring prompt and accurate care delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Broward Health Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluate patients, recognize and address complications, and coordinate treatment with other members of critical care team
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
Registered Nurse
Advocate in Home Care
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Created a comprehensive nursing program for client who had no prior nursing care
- Trained and onboarded nursing team consisting of RN's and LPN's creating schedules and implementing day-to-day operations for the client to have consistent continuity of care between all care providers
- Reconciled, managed, ordered, and administered clients prescribed medications as well as suggested OTC medications through client's physicians
- Increased client's overall quality of life by implementing new protocols with regards to nutrition, daily activities, social experiences, and physical fitness / wellness plans
Emergency Room Nurse Extern
Broward Health Medical Center
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Care provided under supervision of RN include: medication administration; assist with Code Blue, STEMI, and brain attacks; maintain patient hygiene; IV insertion; wound care; assist with trauma patients; phlebotomy; EKG; CPR when needed
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Science of Nursing
West Coast University
Miami, FL01.2022
Associates Degree - Pre-Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01.2018
Skills
- Detail-oriented, self-starter
- Emergency care
- Critical thinking
- Client service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Power Chart, First Net, Epic
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate in Home Care
11.2023 - 04.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Broward Health Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse Extern
Broward Health Medical Center
05.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Science of Nursing
West Coast University
Associates Degree - Pre-Nursing
Miami Dade College
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