Renaiza Rioflorido
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Nurse specialized in Cardiac care with almost 10 years of experience in high-volume cardiovascular units, specializing in acute cardiac care, pre and post-procedure recovery, and patient education. Proven ability to improve patient outcomes through EKG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, and collaborative interdisciplinary care, ensuring superior patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Cardiac PCU
Baptist Health Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Cardiac Monitoring: Interpreting telemetry data, identifying arrhythmias, and managing cardiac drips
- Performing detailed assessments of complex, post-procedure cardiac patients and monitoring for changes in status.
- Administering medications, managing devices (pacemakers, TR Bands, Femstop) and performing wound care.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a sterile environment across units.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored vital signs and patient status, responding promptly to changes in conditions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced healthcare outcomes and processes.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
Staff Nurse, Cardiac HDU
Hamad Medical Corporation, Heart Hospital
Doha, Qatar
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Administered cardiac medications/ drips and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Interpreting telemetry data, identifying arrhythmias, and managing cardiac drips
- Working with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety and compliance standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and facilitate timely interventions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Staff Nurse, Telemetry
Asian Hospital And Medical Center
Alabang, Metro Manila, Philippines
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding health management strategies.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and adjust treatment protocols accordingly.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient care quality.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards through thorough documentation and reporting processes.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle
Bacolod City, Philippines03.2008
Skills
- Competency in interpreting electrocardiograms
- Proficiency in managing cardiac drips: Administering and titrating specialized IV medications like vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, and anticoagulants
- Direct experience in prepping patients for interventional cardiology procedures, including pre-operative teaching, shaving/scrubbing surgical sites, and managing anticoagulant medication hold times
- Proficient in managing specific pre-procedural workflows: Pacemaker/ICD & Ablation, PCI, TEE/DCCV and Pre-CABG
- Strong critical thinking and rapid response skills
- Familiarity with cardiac devices such as pacemakers, implanted defibrillators
- Advanced cardiovascular life support -ACLS/BLS
- Cardiac monitors and diagnostic test ordering
- Infection control measures and Quality Improvement
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Cerner/ Epic EMR software
- Training new staff
Affiliations
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Certification
Progressive Care Certified Nurse-AACN
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Cardiac PCU
Baptist Health Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse, Cardiac HDU
Hamad Medical Corporation, Heart Hospital
09.2019 - 06.2023
Staff Nurse, Telemetry
Asian Hospital And Medical Center
08.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle