Rosa Santos
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Wellington , FL
01.2010 - Current
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Reviewed medical records to determine appropriateness of care rendered by surgeons in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the perioperative services department.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care in the operating room setting.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Facilitated communication between providers regarding patient care plans throughout pre-op assessment period up until post-op discharge instructions are given.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to perioperative services best practices.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Developed system wide protocols based on evidence based practice guidelines.
- Developed medical programs that promoted community health and research.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling medications.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
Registered Nurse
Palms West Hospital
West Palm Beach, Florida
12.2008 - 01.2010
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Heart Group
Sebring , FL
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL05-2008
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
South Florida Community College
Avon Park, FL05-2003
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish and English
- Educate and Advocate for patient care
- Vaccine administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical assessment
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Infectious disease control
- Precepting
- Health screening
- Complex Problem-solving
- Medical evaluation
- Strong clinical judgment
- BLS / ACLS Certified
- Lab result interpretation
- Organize compliance programs for joint commission
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wellington Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse
Palms West Hospital
12.2008 - 01.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Heart Group
01.2005 - 01.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Florida State College
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
South Florida Community College