Dynamic ICU Specialty Float Nurse with extensive experience at HCA Florida West Division, excelling in burn and wound care. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, enhance patient education, and streamline workflows. Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care ensure optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to health promotion and patient advocacy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Specialty Float Nurse
HCA Florida West Devision
07.2015 - Current
Delivered patient care across diverse departments, ensuring high standards of clinical practice.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Specialized in burn/wound care to include fluid resuscitation and life-saving medication administration, wound care, family education, and support.
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Daily rounding as a multidisciplinary team includes physicians and nurse practitioners to provide a team-approached patient care.
Mentored new nursing staff, enhancing onboarding processes and team performance.
Streamlined workflow efficiency, quickly adapting to new environments and protocols within different units.
Managed time effectively to balance competing priorities in high-pressure situations across multiple units.
Burn Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
11.2005 - 07.2017
Administered complex medication regimens and intravenous therapies to critically ill patients.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal care delivery.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
Specialized in burn and wound management.
Led code blue responses, coordinating resuscitation efforts for cardiac arrest patients.
Taught ACLS and ABLS classes.
Managed ventilator settings for mechanically ventilated patients based on physician orders and clinical assessment findings.
Administered prescribed medications and treatments to ICU patients, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for optimal results.