Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA
09.2023 - Current
Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal care delivery.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Documented patient progress and responses to treatment in electronic health records accurately.
Registered Nurse
Arbor Staffing Agency
03.2022 - Current
Oversee assigned unit: coordination, operation and direction of nursing staff and patient care
Complete daily assignments
Schedule appointments, provide education: preparing and giving staff in-services
Promote and help maintain a safe working environment - for staff, patients and family
Communicate with family members: personal and medical concerns
Review 24 hour resident change in condition
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings as indicted: PPS and clinical review
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and other departments- Ensuring patient needs are met
Ensure staff compliance of established and written policies per facility and Federal Regulations
Investigate and report to ADON/DON any and all resident abuse allegations
Performed other related job duties required
Registered Nurse
IntelyCare Staffing Agency
10.2021 - Current
Schedule to different facilities
Medication Pass - administer and monitor scheduled and PRN medications
Wound care- dressing changes and documentation
ADL care
Receiving and documenting MD orders
Documentation
Management of the CNAs
Skin assessments
Scheduled MD and transportation appointments
Communicated with family members
Obtain lab specimen and cultures
Insert peripheral IV
Administered and monitor IV ABT
Monitor Picc lines and Midlines
Foley catheter care
Manage and treatment of diabetic patients
Manage and treatment of renal patients
Assess AV shunts and vascular catheters
Manage and treatment of Cardiac and Ortho patients
Order lab results and XRays
Patient assessment - pain monitoring and management
Patient admission and discharges
Patient and family education
Manage and treatment of trac and G - tube patients
Registered Nurse UM
Coquina Center
03.2021 - 02.2022
Oversee assigned unit: coordination, operation and direction of nursing staff and patient care
Complete daily assignments
Schedule appointments, provide education: preparing and giving staff in-services
Promote and help maintain a safe working environment - for staff, patients and family
Communicate with family members: personal and medical concerns
Review 24 hour resident change in condition
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings as indicted: PPS and clinical review
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and other departments- Ensuring patient needs are met
Ensure staff compliance of established and written policies per facility and Federal Regulations
Investigate and report to ADON/DON any and all resident abuse allegations
Performed other related job duties required
Wound Care Coordinator
Flagler Health and Rehab
09.2020 - 02.2021
Ordered supplies necessary for wound care treatments as needed.
Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
Assisted with development of policies and procedures related to wound care management practices.
Provided support to family members by answering questions or addressing their concerns about the healing process of their loved one's wounds.
Collaborated with physicians and other health professionals regarding complex cases or difficult wounds requiring additional attention or specialized treatments.
Performed weekly rounds with MD to assess patient's wound status and provide education to nursing staff.
Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient's individualized treatment plan.
Oversaw ordering processes for specialty dressings through outside vendors.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient's wound assessment, treatments, medications and other interventions in the medical record system.
Evaluated vendor contracts for cost effectiveness when purchasing products related to wound management.
Developed and implemented wound care protocols to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
Reviewed lab results, imaging reports and other diagnostic tests related to patient's condition.
Provided consultative services to staff members on wound management techniques.
Monitored inventory levels of all supplies used for wound care treatments.
Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
Ordered laboratory tests as needed for diagnosis of underlying conditions that may affect wound healing processes.
Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
License Practical Nurse/ Wound Care Nurse
Carlton Shores Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2013 - 08.2020
Float Nurse
Medication pass - administer and monitor scheduled and, medications
ADL Care
Receiving and documentation of MD orders
Skilled documentation
Skin assessments
Management of the CNAs
Communicated with family members
Peripheral IV insertion
Monitor Midlines/ Picc Lines
Administer IV ABTs and IV fluids and monitor for adverse affects
Wound care - assessment, dressing changes and documentation
Notify MD of any clinical changes
Management, treatment and monitoring Renal patients
Assess and monitor AV Grafts and Vascular Catheters
Patient admissions and discharges
Management and care for patients with amputations and with prosthetic limbs
Foley cathe care
Order labs and X- Rays
Obtain lab cultures and specimens, Wound care Nurse
Skin assessments
Assisting MD with weekly visits/ wound rounding
Wound dressing changes
Documenting new MD orders in patients chart and e- mar
Comprehension assessment charting
Wound assessments
Wound - vac management - applying and monitoring
Initiating treatment
Pain management
Order medication
Stock supplies for floor carts
Order and apply preventive pressure devices
Cardiac Unit - Primary Nurse - 40 hours weekly - 2 years
Administration and monitoring of cardiac medications
Daily weights
Manage care and monitoring for status post op Cardiac Patients - Cabg, MI and Fem - pop
O2 administration, By Pap and Nebulizer machines
Apply Ted Hose
Collaborate with PT - OT- ST and MD
Pain management - administration and monitoring of narcotics
Pain assessments
Monitor v/s
Focus assessments and charting
Admissions and discharges
Management of chest tube and biliary tubes
Client education on diet, disease and treatment
Include all duties listed under the Clinical Nurse - float
Ortho Unit - primary Nurse - 40 hours wkly - 1.5 years
Medication administration
Pain management - assessment and narcotic administration and monitoring
Surgical incision assessment - staple removal
Application, removal and monitoring of CPM
Collaborate with PT - OT - ST and Orthopedic
Prepare client for follow up appointments
Order X -rays
Focus assessment
Skill charting
Include all duties listed under the Clinical Nurse - float
License Practical Nurse
Oak Tree Health Center
12.2012 - 08.2013
Wound Care - dressing changes, documentation and assessments
ADL Care
Receiving and documenting of MD orders
Documentation
Skin assessments
Management of the CNAs
Completing CNA daily assignments
Scheduled MD and transportation appointments
Communicated with family members
Medication pass - administering, monitoring scheduled and PRN medications
Collaborating with facility interdisciplinary members
Manage and treatment of renal patients
Manage and treatment diabetic patients
Management and treatment of Ortho and Cardiac patients
IV and ABT therapy
Peripheral IV insertion
Monitoring IV, Picc lines and Midlines
Assess and monitor AV shunts and Vascular catheters
Patient assessment - pain monitoring and management
Patient admission and discharges
Foley catheter care
Order lab and x - rays
Obtain lab specimen and cultures
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arbor Medical Staffing
03.2002 - 06.2013
Scheduled to different facilities and clients homes and Hospice Clinical Setting:
Medication Pass - administer and monitor scheduled and PRN medications
Wound care- dressing changes and documentation
ADL care
Receiving and documenting MD orders
Documentation
Management of the CNAs
Skin assessments
Scheduled MD and transportation appointments
Communicated with family members
Obtain lab specimen and cultures
Insert peripheral IV
Administered and monitor IV ABT
Monitor Picc lines and Midlines
Foley catheter care
Manage and treatment of diabetic patients
Manage and treatment of renal patients
Assess AV shunts and vascular catheters
Manage and treatment of Cardiac and Ortho patients
Order lab results and XRays
Patient assessment - pain monitoring and management
Patient admission and discharges
Patient and family education
Manage and treatment of trac and G - tube patients Hospice setting:
1:1care
Medications administration
Light house duties
Preparing small meals/ client feedings
Documentation
Provide comfort measures
Provide patient and family education
Pain assessment and management
Provide family support
License Practical Nurse
San Jose Health Center
07.2011 - 12.2012
Clinical Setting:
Medication Pass - administer and monitor scheduled and PRN medications
Wound care- dressing changes and documentation
ADL care
Receiving and documenting MD orders
Documentation
Management of the CNAs
Skin assessments
Scheduled MD and transportation appointments
Communicated with family members
Obtain lab specimen and cultures
Insert peripheral IV
Administered and monitor IV ABT
Monitor Picc lines and Midlines
Foley catheter care
Manage and treatment of diabetic patients
Manage and treatment of renal patients
Assess AV shunts and vascular catheters
Manage and treatment of Cardiac and Ortho patients
Manage and treatment of trac and G tube patients
Order lab results and XRays
Patient assessment - pain monitoring and management
Patient admission and discharges
Patient and family education
Manage and treatment of trac and G - tube patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eagles Watch Cluster
10.2009 - 08.2011
Management of DSPs
Assist with transportation to scheduled MD appointments
Transport clients to off sight for active treatment
Aide in active treatment
Medication Pass - administer and monitor scheduled and PRN medications
Wound care- dressing changes and documentation
ADL care
Receiving and documenting MD orders
Documentation
Management of the CNAs
Skin assessments
Scheduled MD and transportation appointments
Communicated with family members
Obtain lab specimen and cultures
Insert peripheral IV
Administered and monitor IV ABT
Monitor Picc lines and Midlines
Foley catheter care
Manage and treatment of diabetic patients
Manage and treatment of renal patients
Assess AV shunts and vascular catheters
Manage and treatment of Cardiac and Ortho patients
Manage and treatment of trac and G tube patients
Order lab results and XRays
Patient assessment - pain monitoring and management
Patient admission and discharges
Patient and family education
Manage and treatment of trac and G - tube patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Absolute Medical Staffing
06.2008 - 08.2011
Clinical Setting:
Medication Pass - administer and monitor scheduled and PRN medications
Wound care- dressing changes and documentation
ADL care
Receiving and documenting MD orders
Documentation
Management of the CNAs
Skin assessments
Scheduled MD and transportation appointments
Communicated with family members
Obtain lab specimen and cultures
Insert peripheral IV
Administered and monitor IV ABT
Monitor Picc lines and Midlines
Foley catheter care
Manage and treatment of diabetic patients
Manage and treatment of renal patients
Assess AV shunts and vascular catheters
Manage and treatment of Cardiac and Ortho patients
Manage and treatment of trac and G tube patients
Order lab results and XRays
Patient assessment - pain monitoring and management
Patient admission and discharges
Patient and family education
Hospice setting:
1:1care
Medications administration -administering and monitoring medications
Light house duties
Preparing small meals/ client feedings
Documentation
Provide comfort measures
Provide patient and family education
Pain assessment and management
Provide family support
Licensed Practical Nurse
Suwannee Medical Staffing
01.2002 - 12.2008
Scheduled to different facilities and clients homes: Clinical Setting:
Medication Pass - administer and monitor scheduled and PRN medications
Wound care- dressing changes and documentation
ADL care
Receiving and documenting MD orders
Documentation
Management of the CNAs
Skin assessments
Scheduled MD and transportation appointments
Communicated with family members
Obtain lab specimen and cultures
Insert peripheral IV
Administered and monitor IV ABT
Monitor Picc lines and Midlines
Foley catheter care
Manage and treatment of diabetic patients
Manage and treatment of renal patients
Assess AV shunts and vascular catheters
Manage and treatment of Cardiac and Ortho patients
Manage and treatment of trac and G tube patients
Order lab results and XRays
Patient assessment - pain monitoring and management
Patient admission and discharges
Patient and family education
Hospice setting:
1:1care
Medications administration -administering and monitoring medications
Light house duties
Preparing small meals/ client feedings
Documentation
Provide comfort measures
Provide patient and family education
Pain assessment and management
Provide family support
Licensed Practical Nurse
Quality Professional Medical Personnel
02.2004 - 05.2008
Scheduled to different facilities and clients homes: Clinical Setting:
Medication Pass - administer and monitor scheduled and PRN medications
Wound care- dressing changes and documentation
ADL care
Receiving and documenting MD orders
Documentation
Management of the CNAs
Skin assessments
Scheduled MD and transportation appointments
Communicated with family members
Obtain lab specimen and cultures
Insert peripheral IV
Administered and monitor IV ABT
Monitor Picc lines and Midlines
Foley catheter care
Manage and treatment of diabetic patients
Manage and treatment of renal patients
Assess AV shunts and vascular catheters
Manage and treatment of Cardiac and Ortho patients
Manage and treatment of trac and G tube patients
Order lab results and XRays
Patient assessment - pain monitoring and management
Patient admission and discharges
Patient and family education
Hospice setting:
1:1care
Medications administration -administering and monitoring medications
Light house duties
Preparing small meals/ client feedings
Documentation
Provide comfort measures
Provide patient and family education
Pain assessment and management
Provide family support
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Staffing Agency
03.2002 - 02.2008
schedule at different facilities
Medication pass - administer and monitor scheduled and, medications
ADL Care
Receiving and documentation of MD orders
Skilled documentation
Skin assessments
Management of the CNAs
Communicated with family members
Peripheral IV insertion
Monitor Midlines/ Picc Lines
Administer IV ABTs and IV fluids and monitor for adverse affects
Wound care - assessment, dressing changes and documentation, wound vac management
Notify MD of any clinical changes
Management, treatment and monitoring Renal patients
Assess and monitor AV Grafts and Vascular Catheters
Patient admissions and discharges
Management and care for patients with amputations and with prosthetic limbs
Foley cath care
Order labs, X- Rays and medications
Obtain lab cultures and specimens, Wound care Nurse
Skin assessments
Documenting new MD orders in patients chart and e- mar
Bi Pap and Nebulizer machines
Collaborate with PT - OT- ST and MD
Pain management - administration and monitoring of narcotics
Pain assessments
Monitor v/s
LPN Medical Records - Education Coordinator
Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2006 - 06.2007
Manage mandatory immunizations needed for staff
Provided orientation every two weeks for new employees
Created new patient charts, including entering data into electronic health record system.
Facilitated communication between departments concerning follow-up care or scheduling appointments for patients.
Performed additional duties related to Medical Records Coordinator role as assigned by supervisor.
Scanned incoming documentation.
Purged outdated files.
Performed qualitative analysis of records to ensure accuracy, internal consistency and correlation of recorded data.
Provided administrative support such as answering phones, scheduling appointments and maintaining office supplies inventory.
Performed daily audits to ensure accuracy and completeness of medical records.
Sent out reminders to providers regarding overdue documentation or incomplete charts.
Responded to inquiries regarding status of requests for release of confidential information from patients' files.
Reviewed patient charts for accuracy in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Arranged and managed medical record filing, retrieval and transfers per established guidelines.
Received incoming faxes and scanned them into the appropriate patient's chart in the EHR system.
Verified accuracy of coding on all documentation prior to filing in the chart.
Monitored physician orders to ensure that all required forms were completed accurately and completely prior to filing in the chart.
Compiled and sorted documents such as medical history reports, examination results, laboratory test results, diagnoses, treatment plans and insurance information.
Assisted providers with retrieving archived medical records when needed.
Retrieved and distributed medical records to physicians or other healthcare personnel as requested.
Providing and filing in-services for continuing education
Wound Care and Restorative Nurse
Catalina Health Center
04.2005 - 11.2006
Wound round with Wound MD weekly
Schedule dressing changes
Management of wound care and restorative care
Care plans
Order medications
Stock supplies -for floor carts
Weekly wound assessment and comprehensive documentation
Order labs and X-Rays per MD order
Manage wound vac - application and monitoring
Pain assessment
Skin assessments
Order preventive pressure devices
Obtain orders and transcribe to mar
Notify family with follow up for wound treatment
Restorative nurse
Interview and hire needed staff
Make daily assignment for staff and work schedule
Provide, maintain and document staff work evaluations
Care plans
Collaborate with MDS, PT/ OT and floor staff
Monitor patients progression
Organize and schedule specialty and maintenance programs
Assess for and order special eating equipment - fitted per client need
Organize special dining and walking programs
Assess for and order preventive devices for contractions.
Education
Associate - Nursing
Jersey College
Jacksonville, FL
05.2020
LPN - Nursing
DAYTONA BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Daytona Beach, FL
03-2003
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Tracheostomy care
ADL assistance
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Wound care
Intravenous therapy
Accomplishments
Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.