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
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA South Tampa Community Hospital
11.2018 - 12.2022
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA West Tampa Community Hospital
02.2013 - 11.2018
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Registered Nurse
Central Park Health And Rehabilitation Center
11.2011 - 02.2013
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
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.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University Of Miami Hospital And Clinics
10.2008 - 11.2008
Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse/ICU Travel Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
10.2007 - 10.2008
Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Jackson, Memorial Hospital
06.2003 - 09.2007
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.