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Shirley Mattos

Palm Beach Gardens,FL

Summary

Seasoned 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

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN/ PCU

Falmouth Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV including Drips such as Heparin, Amioderone, and Nitroglycerine, Intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.

RN/ Telemetry

Broward Health North Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies. Ex; Blood products, various IV drips.

RN/ PCU

St Lukes Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

RN/ PCU

Cleveland Clinic Martin North
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures. Ex; Chest Tubes, TURPS, IVC Filter placement, Cardiac surgery
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

RN/ IMC

Holy Cross Health
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • 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.

RN/ Neuro Stepdown

Orlando Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

RN/ Telemetry/ Medical Surgical

Bethesda Hospital East
08.2018 - 12.2021
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
  • Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
  • Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Unit Secretary/ Pediatric Unit

Bethesda Hospital East
01.2008 - 08.2018
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
  • Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
  • Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
  • Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests, and care plans.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bethesda College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL
05.2018

High School Diploma -

Lake Worth High School
Lake Worth, FL
05.1997

Certification

ACLS/BLS

NIH


Timeline

RN/ PCU

Falmouth Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023

RN/ Telemetry

Broward Health North Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023

RN/ PCU

St Lukes Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023

RN/ PCU

Cleveland Clinic Martin North
03.2022 - 12.2022

RN/ IMC

Holy Cross Health
01.2022 - 03.2022

RN/ Neuro Stepdown

Orlando Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 12.2021

RN/ Telemetry/ Medical Surgical

Bethesda Hospital East
08.2018 - 12.2021

Unit Secretary/ Pediatric Unit

Bethesda Hospital East
01.2008 - 08.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bethesda College of Health Sciences

High School Diploma -

Lake Worth High School
Shirley Mattos