Rosemarie G. Apostol
Orlando,FL
Summary
RN IN CLC ACUTE/REHAB SETTING
Coordinates care for 10+ patients per assignment in acute care for medically and surgically diverse patients while supporting safe transitions, ongoing monitoring, and patient education. Brings steady clinical judgment, communication, and organization to high-acuity settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
RN IN CLC ACUTE/REHAB SETTING
Orlando VA Medical Center
Lake Nona, Florida
07.2016 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, administering medications and monitoring vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, prioritizing interventions based on clinical urgency and complexity.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle choices to enhance wellness.
- Advocated for patients' rights and preferences, ensuring dignity and respect in all aspects of healthcare delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the unit, improving response times and ensuring timely delivery of nursing services.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, analyzing clinical data to identify areas for enhancing patient safety and care efficiency.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
RN in MULTI-SYSTEM PCU
Orlando Health
Orlando, Florida
01.2001 - 01.2016
RN in CV-THORACIC PCU
Advent Health
Orlando, Florida
01.1995 - 01.2001
RN in CORONARY CARE UNIT
South Nassau Communities Hospital
Oceanside, New York
01.1987 - 01.1995
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03-1984
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Charge nurse leadership
- Patient flow coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Discharge planning
- Staff assignments
- Precepting and training new employees
- Conflict resolution
- Quality improvement
- Nurse manager support
- Patient education
- Care transition planning
- Infection control
- BLS certification
Affiliations
- Executive Board member of Philippine Nurses Association of Central Florida 2012-2026 (Received Excellence Award)
- Member of Philippine Nurses Association of America.
Certification
- RN Licensure issued by State of Florida, expiration date 07/31/2028
- BLS/RQI 9/30/26 (Renewed quarterly)
- Basic Critical Care Course Completion at Orlando Health
MEMBERSHIP/AWARDS
Executive Board member of Philippine Nurses Association of Central Florida 2012-2026 (Received Excellence Award), Member of Philippine Nurses Association of America., Awarded with Employee of the month
Timeline
RN IN CLC ACUTE/REHAB SETTING
Orlando VA Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
RN in MULTI-SYSTEM PCU
Orlando Health
01.2001 - 01.2016
RN in CV-THORACIC PCU
Advent Health
01.1995 - 01.2001
RN in CORONARY CARE UNIT
South Nassau Communities Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas