Compassionate and dynamic registered nurse with extensive experience at Baptist Health of South Florida, excelling in emergency response and direct patient care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to stabilize patients in critical situations while demonstrating strong clinical judgment and emotional intelligence. Adept at time management and fostering a compassionate environment for optimal patient outcomes. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health of South Florida
Miami
03.2021 - Current
Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities.
Trained and mentored student nurses, interns and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques.
Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team.
Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
Provided emotional support counseling services to patients coping with chronic illness terminal diagnoses grief loss stress anxiety depression.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or according to established policies and protocols.
Operated medical equipment such as intravenous pumps infusion devices blood glucose monitors electrocardiogram machines defibrillators ventilators suction machines.
Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes, debridement, irrigation, drainage system management, and suture/staple removal.
Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support.
Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
Dressed, cleaned and redressed wounds for optimum healing.
Front Desk Patient Registration
Stand UP MRI of Miami
Miami
10.2017 - 07.2021
Welcomed patients upon arrival, communicated patient arrivals to team and managed patient visit expectations.
Assisted new patients with comprehension and completion of appropriate paperwork.
Initiated outbound administrative requests for medical records and specialty appointment booking.
Documented patient visits by faxing initial evaluations, discharge summaries and notes to appropriate physician.
Verified authorization of visits and made efforts to minimize unauthorized visits.
Filed and organized research study binders and scheduled the patients as well.
Registered patients before entering the MRI machine.
Help technicians with patient care when the patient is claustrophobic.
Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits.
Maintained strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
Managed appointment cancellations, rescheduling, and waitlist requests from patients.
Receptionist
Martin Dermatology
04.2015 - 07.2017
Greeted, assisted, and directed guests.
Answered all incoming call and handled caller's inquiries.
Received, directed, and passed on telephone fax messages.
Provided word-processing and clerical support.
Provided administrative services to the office manager.
Obtained patient information for registration and insurance filing.
Handled insurance verifications.
Scheduled appointments.
Have experience with EMR and Availity.
Created new systems to organize files.
Handled all employees work scheduling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Miami, FL
11.2020
Associate of Arts Degree - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
05.2015
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Emergency response
Direct Patient Care
Adaptability and Flexibility
Complex Problem-Solving
Emotional Intelligence
Strong Clinical Judgment
IV management
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nursing
Critical Thinking in High-Stress Situations
Ventilator Management
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Central Line and Arterial Line Care
Languages
English, Spanish
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
Miami Children's Hospital, 01/01/14, 01/31/15, Helped restock nursing supplies in utility rooms., Assisted in the playroom and interacted with patients and parents., Helped with arts and crafts.
Certification
ICU Registered Nurse Certification Baptist Health – December 2024