Rosa B. Alméstica Narváez
Ocala,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse 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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Ocala
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Equality Clinic by Aracelys Amador
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Patient Care Technician
Augusta University Medical Center
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
Registered Nurse
Caribbean Medical Center
03.2014 - 05.2017
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Nurse Supervisor-Night Shift
Hospital General Menonita
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Upheld high standards of nursing practice through continuous education on current trends, emerging challenges in healthcare delivery systems, best practices in leadership roles within the profession
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
- Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.
- Championed the integration of new technology into daily workflows by leading demonstrations, troubleshooting issues as needed, and offering support during the transition phase.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia Central University
Caguas, PR01.2010
Certificate in Nurse Assistant And EKG Technician - Nursing
Access Careers
Brooklyn, NY01.2008
Certificate in Phlebotomy Technician - Nursing
Access Careers
Brooklyn, NY01.2007
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification
- Basic Life Support BLS Certification AHA
- Collecting Vitals
- Performing EKG
- Patient assessment
- Treatment Planning
- ADL assistance
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Telemetry monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
Licenses (Registered Nurse)
- Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, State of Florida
- Office of Regulation and Certification of Health Professional Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Training
Respiratory Diseases, Influenza, Mycoplasma, and COVID 19 Basic Life Support BLS Provider ACLS Basic Concepts of Supervision and Leadership Puerto Rico Immunization Registry Prevention Identification and Reporting Child and Elderly Abuse and Maltreatment Triage in ER Organic Dysfunction Cerebral Aneurysm Munchhausen Syndrome Anxiety Disorders Infection Control HIV/SIDA and Hepatitis Support Mother in Breastfeeding Use of AZT in Pregnant Women and Newborns to Reduce the Risk of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Ocala
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Equality Clinic by Aracelys Amador
01.2019 - 05.2022
Patient Care Technician
Augusta University Medical Center
08.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Caribbean Medical Center
03.2014 - 05.2017
Nurse Supervisor-Night Shift
Hospital General Menonita
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia Central University
Certificate in Nurse Assistant And EKG Technician - Nursing
Access Careers
Certificate in Phlebotomy Technician - Nursing
Access Careers
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