Sandslia Lima
Port Saint Lucie,USA
Summary
Professionally trained nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Experienced nurse licensed with strong clinical and people skills. Responsible nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrate numerous years of experience in healthcare. Authorized to work in the US for any employer Effective Pharmacy Manager offering excellent skills in customer service, telephone etiquette and issue response. Pursuing a similar position where focus and dedication are highly sought. Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Licensed in Florida Driven student leveraging studies in [Family Nurse Practitioner student seeks real-world experience as Family nurse Practitioner student . Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills. Willing to relocate to: Florida
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Bridges PPec Medical Day care
Port Saint Lucie, FL
07.2019 - Current
- Oversee clinical aspect of facility.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection
RN Case Manager
Visiting Angels
Port Saint Lucie, FL
10.2015 - Current
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care
Registered Nurse
Light house Agency
Vero Beach, FL
07.2015 - 11.2019
- I worked with Pediatrics patient with disabilities and Medically fragile.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Bridges Ppec Medical Fragile children
Port Saint Lucie, FL
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 10 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in quarter management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Register Nurse
Grace Heath and Rehabilitation Care Center
Vero Beach, FL
09.2010 - 01.2017
- Chronic patient care in med-surf unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, Medical-surgical Unit
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
Fort Pierce, FL
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Education
Nursing (Master's degree) - undefined
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2025
Nursing (Bachelor's degree) - undefined
Aspen University
Denver, CO10.2020
Nursing (Associate of Science) - undefined
Excelsior College
Albany, NY12.2012
Skills
Supervising experience
ICD-10
Geriatrics
Discharge planning
Recruiting and Hiring
Long-Term Care
Multidisciplinary Team
Staff Evaluation
Home health
Clinical documentation
Nurse management
Medicare
Patient Care
Immunizations
Diagnostic evaluation
Primary care
Treatment Planning procedures
Collaboration
Shift Scheduling
Skilled nursing facility experience
Care plans
Resident's rights
Native or Bilingual
French
Medical records
Documentation review
Management
Nursing administration
Infection Control
Seasoned in medical clinical
Leadership
Patient monitoring
Staff Management
Medication dispensing
Accreditation coordination
Clinical System Monitoring
Nursing
Staff Education
Patient education and counseling
Patient care
Wound care
HIPAA
Dementia Knowledge
Healthy meal preparation
Profitability strategies
Home Health Care
Patient assessment
ICD-9
Nurse education and training
Leadership and guidance
Strong work ethic
Professional development
Process improvements
Budget management
Policies compliance enforcement
Staff recruitment and retention
Clinical resources management
Staff scheduling
Healthcare regulations compliance
Clinical operations management
Critical thinking
Relationship building
Long-term care
Employee coaching
Documentation and reporting
Policy development
Emergency response
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Nursing staff supervision
Issue resolution
Team supervision
Interdepartmental collaboration
Effective multitasking
Strategic planning
Clinical leadership
Certification
- APRN January 2026 to January 2031
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- ACLS Certification
Languages
Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Bridges PPec Medical Day care
07.2019 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Bridges Ppec Medical Fragile children
11.2017 - 07.2019
RN Case Manager
Visiting Angels
10.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Light house Agency
07.2015 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-surgical Unit
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
06.2014 - 06.2016
Register Nurse
Grace Heath and Rehabilitation Care Center
09.2010 - 01.2017
Nursing (Master's degree) - undefined
Walden University
Nursing (Bachelor's degree) - undefined
Aspen University
Nursing (Associate of Science) - undefined
Excelsior College