Rhina Rossi
Margate,USA
Summary
Trainable, bilingual Registered Nurse holding extensive experience delivering quality, patient-centered care with clinical practice in Labor & Delivery, Level III/IV NICU, psych, post-op, geriatrics, rehabilitation, hemodialysis, and end-of-life care. Proven success complying with safety/infection control protocols and effectively operating under high-pressure environments. An independent and self-motivated professional with excellent research skills and ability to grow positive relationships with patients/colleagues of all levels. Offers additional transferable skills in leadership, dynamic communication, and strategic planning while accompanied by 20+ years of customer service experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
DaVita East Ft Lauderdale Dialysis Center
01.2022 - Current
- Serve as Charge Nurse, overseeing daily clinical operations and supervising nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient patient care.
- Monitor and assess patients undergoing dialysis treatment; identify complications and implement timely interventions.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized care plans.
- Maintain strict infection control standards in compliance with CDC and facility protocols.
- Manage and coordinate home health dialysis patients, providing education, training, and ongoing support.
- Ensure delivery of high-quality care and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Document patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes accurately in electronic medical records.
- Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
Director Of Nursing Department
Estate Manors
01.2022 - 02.2026
- Advocate for patients with mental and developmental disabilities to ensure appropriate medical and social support services
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing health monitoring
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with providers and caregivers
- Schedule and coordinate medical appointments, specialist visits, and follow-ups
- Communicate effectively with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams
- Provide wound care management including wound assessment, cleaning, dressing changes, and closure support
- Administer injections, medications, treatments per physician orders and other using interventions as clinically indicated
- Developed and implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and enhance service delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and streamline communication processes.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive strategic initiatives within the department.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Monitor for changes in condition and implement appropriate interventions
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Oversee company operations, staff coordination, and quality improvement initiatives
Skills Learned: Developmental Disabilities
Westminster Medical Center
01.2014 - Current
- Provided medical over-site and service coordination for the mentally disabled and elderly individuals.
- Reported and documented patient assessments based on specific client’s needs, issues/concerns, environment and behaviors, current medications, family history, and other variables.
- Triaged care and treatment between doctors/professionals, ensuring specialists receive adequate and precise client information.
- Monitored and followed-up with patients to ensure continued success, establishing a strong working rapport.
- Completed reports on steps taken, supporting personnel, and outcomes after all performed treatments by multiple professionals.
- Coordinated meetings and delivered reports, displaying outcomes, prevention techniques, and future recommendations/observations to necessary personnel while remaining HIPAA compliant.
Skills Learned: 120 Hours In-Center Hemodialysis
Fort Lauderdale Dialysis Center
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Ensured high levels of patient-centered care during in-center hemodialysis and nocturnal dialysis, working alongside professional staff members.
- Established strong working rapport with patients while performing daily assessment checks (nutritional, educational, and fluid-intake base).
- Responded to medical emergencies, including diabetes-related hypotensive crisis and rapid fluid switch.
- Remained up-to-date on all emergency protocols/infection control procedures while identifying treatment options for renal failure.
- Displayed technical expertise operating Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software and hemodialysis equipment.
Skills Learned: 96 Hours Geriatric Care
West Broward Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked alongside nurses, therapists, and licensed care professionals to offer geriatric care specializing in on-site rehabilitative services.
- Assisted in implementing individualized care programs based on environmental safety assessments, patients’ basic needs, and psychosocial evaluations.
- Supervised 10+ patients’ daily activities, ambulation, and assisted with vitals.
Skills Learned: 192 Hours Bedside Nursing
North Shore Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Excelled in assessing patients’ needs while collaborating with nurses across Labor & Delivery, Level III/IV NICU, Psych, Post-Op, and End-of-Life care.
- Labor & Delivery: Provided bilingual support to patients participating in a C-section and/or breastfeeding class.
- Neonatal Patients: Experience with patients undergoing intermediate to continuing care; critical conditions premature to full-term.
- Post-Op: Provided wound care and pain management 72 hours post-surgery.
- End-of-Life Care: Collaborated with RN to prepare client for family viewing.
Massage Therapist
Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa
01.2017
- Prioritized building rapport while resulted in 5+ daily clients and an increase in customer satisfaction.
- Specialized in therapeutic 50 & 80-minute massages focusing on clients’ soft tissue condition, joint quality, and muscle strength.
- Developed individualized treatment plans specific to client needs while considering medical/health history.
- Educated clients on postural improvement techniques, including stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
Education
Hemodialysis Technician - 600-Hour Dialysis Education
Vanguard School of Professional Health
Lauderhill, FL01-2020
Associate of Science in Nursing - ASN
South Florida Medical College
Miami Gardens, FL08-2019
Skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented healthcare professional with strong technical expertise in EMR/EHR systems, hemodialysis equipment, IV therapy, and ICU equipment
- Collaborated with various RNs, therapists, and physicians to construct patient-centered treatment plans Regularly assessed patients’ medical and health history while closely monitoring environmental settings and psychosocial evaluations
- Practical hands-on experience administering oral and intravenous medication Performed ongoing, systematic collection of patient data pre/post hemodialysis treatment
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Florida License #9552099- Expires July 31, 2022
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)- Expires Nov. 2022
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Expires Nov. 2022
- Adult & Pediatrics First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- HIV/AIDS & Domestic Violence Certificate
- HIPAA Professional Certification
- CNA Certification
- Dialysis Certification
Languages
Proficient in English and Spanish
COMPETENCIES
Personal: Attention to detail, Leadership, Customer Service, Patient Interaction, Patient Rapport, Written/Verbal Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving
Timeline
Charge Nurse
DaVita East Ft Lauderdale Dialysis Center
01.2022 - Current
Director Of Nursing Department
Estate Manors
01.2022 - 02.2026
Skills Learned: 120 Hours In-Center Hemodialysis
Fort Lauderdale Dialysis Center
04.2019 - 01.2020
Skills Learned: 96 Hours Geriatric Care
West Broward Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
Skills Learned: 192 Hours Bedside Nursing
North Shore Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
Massage Therapist
Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa
01.2017
Skills Learned: Developmental Disabilities
Westminster Medical Center
01.2014 - Current
Associate of Science in Nursing - ASN
South Florida Medical College
Hemodialysis Technician - 600-Hour Dialysis Education
Vanguard School of Professional Health