Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and ensured comprehensive support and education, achieving notable improvements in patient recovery and satisfaction.
Adept at chemotherapeutic drug administration, pain management, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, I significantly enhanced patient care outcomes at the hospital.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit/Oncology Nurse
Advent Health
Altamonte Springs, United States
12.2015 - Current
Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
Supported timely diagnostic and ongoing testing by collecting samples.
Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
Rounded hourly for optimal patient care outcomes.
Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs, FL
10.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL
12.2011
Skills
Patient assessment and treatment
Diagnostic test interpretation
Chemotherapeutic drug administration
Access Implanted Chest Ports
Interpersonal Communication
Support and education
Physician communication
Intravenous therapy
Palliative and End of Life Care
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Precepting of students and RN's
Remote Office Availability
Certification
BLS/ACLS Certified
Chemotherapy Administration Certified
Port Access Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit/Oncology Nurse
Advent Health
12.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies