I am a Certified Pediatric Registered Nurse skilled at educating and allying with parents and guardians. Calm and level-headed with experience to recognize moments of high acuity requiring more specialized care. Lastly, a talented provider of meticulous patient care and sympathetic familiar interactions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Golisano Children's Hospital Of Southwest Florida
Fort Myers, Florida
10.2016 - Current
Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric Medical-Surgical units.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Utilized Epic electronic charting software to document clinical progression of patients.
Took role of charge nurse for 24 bed, and 12 bed units split between 2 floors, supporting fellow staff nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Pediatric Home Health LPN/RN
Health Force Home Health Agency
Fort Myers, Florida
07.2014 - 04.2017
Handled medication administration, trache management, range of motion exercises, wound care, and administrations of G-tube continuous/bolus feeds
Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit via paper charting.
Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL
12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL
04.2016
Certificate of Completion - LPN Program
Cape Coral Institute of Technology
Cape Coral
04.2014
Skills
Patient Care Assessment
Collection of patient Medical Histories and Vital Statistics as well as interpretation of data
Med administration via numerous routes of administration
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
IV insertion and management
PICC Line care
NGT insertion and management
Trache care and airway management
EMR Systems and documentation
HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
Unit Oversight as Charge RN, including drafting patient assignments during shift as well as for oncoming shift
Certification
BLS - Basic Life support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
CPN - Certified Pediatric Nurse
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Golisano Children's Hospital Of Southwest Florida
10.2016 - Current
Pediatric Home Health LPN/RN
Health Force Home Health Agency
07.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Certificate of Completion - LPN Program
Cape Coral Institute of Technology
BLS - Basic Life support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
CPN - Certified Pediatric Nurse
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