Rita Lacroix
Miramar,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Of Miami
01.2016 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Nurse Manager
West Gables Health Care Center
12.1997 - Current
- Wound Care Nurse
- Administer Medication, collected and reported specimen
- Provided care to patients in a nursing home setting
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Education
Associate degree - nursing
Azure College
Miami Garden, FlRegistered Nurse -
State of Florida
03.2015
License Practical Nurse -
Sheridan Vocational School
Hollywood, Fl01.1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Creole
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Of Miami
01.2016 - Current
Nurse Manager
West Gables Health Care Center
12.1997 - Current
Associate degree - nursing
Azure College
Registered Nurse -
State of Florida
License Practical Nurse -
Sheridan Vocational School
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