ROXIE N. PICOS
St Augustine,FL
Summary
Bilingual, 12-year nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
St John’s County School District
St Augustine, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Provide skilled nursing care to students by managing acute and chronic illness, administering medications, conducting health screenings, and intervening in emergent situations
Registered Nurse, PACU
Lennar University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
11.2016 - 06.2024
- Supervise, coordinate and monitor post-operative patient care for those recovering from anesthesia
- Identify and manage life threatening post-operative and anesthetic complications
- Oversee daily functioning of the unit directing admissions, discharges, and general patient flow
Registered Nurse, PACU
Doctors Hospital
Coral Gables, FL
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes
- Reduce complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients
Registered Nurse, ICU
Larkin Community Hospital
Miami, FL
11.2013 - 11.2015
- Care for critically ill patients
- Manage mechanical ventilation and administer drips per ICU protocol, to include insulin, vasopressors, sedation, anticoagulants, diuretics, and paralytics
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult moments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL04.2013
Skills
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Health assessment
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Chronic disease management
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Infection control
- Student needs assessment
- Epipen administration
- Minor injury treatment
- Verbal and written communication
- Allergy management
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Nurse
St John’s County School District
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Lennar University of Miami
11.2016 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, PACU
Doctors Hospital
11.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse, ICU
Larkin Community Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University