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St. Petersburg
Summary
Professional nurse with expertise in critical care environments. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and critical decision-making. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes, adaptable to fast-paced and changing scenarios. Reliable, compassionate, and driven to provide highest standard of care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Orlando Health Bayfront
St. Petersburg, FL
07.2004 - Current
- Increased efficiency of unit operations by collaborating with staff to streamline processes and optimize resources.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advancements in critical care nursing through continuing education opportunities and professional affiliations.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between departments by coordinating patient transfers and maintaining open lines of communication with other healthcare professionals.
- Supported family members during challenging times, offering emotional support, resources, and clear explanations of complex medical conditions to alleviate anxieties surrounding the critical care experience.
- Enhanced the overall quality of patient care by actively participating in unit-based committees and contributing valuable insights on best practices and policy development. Currently on the NICU unit based practice council.
- Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, offering evidence-based recommendations and expertise gained from years of experience in critical care nursing.
- Provided expert clinical judgment during rapidly evolving situations, initiating appropriate interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication through comprehensive documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely information sharing among team members.
- Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction through empathetic communication, addressing concerns promptly, and involving patients in decision-making processes.
- Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment within the critical care setting.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong relationships to ensure comprehensive patient care in a critical care setting.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and their families for providing exceptional bedside manner, compassionate support, and clear communication throughout the critical care journey.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2004
Skills
- Critical Care Experience
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Stroke Care Proficiency
- CRRT
- Trauma nursing core course
- Certified in ACLS/BLS
- Charge Nurse Leadership
- Experienced Preceptor
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
Orlando Health Bayfront
07.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College