Hi, I’m
Sylvia London
Lakeland, FL,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in intravenous therapy and exceptional patient advocacy honed at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Excelled in a high-stakes medical-surgical unit, enhancing patient care through clinical judgment and effective communication. Mentored staff, improving unit efficiency and patient outcomes. Certified in CPR/AED, embodying professionalism and compassion in every patient interaction.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
South Florida Baptist Hospital
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
01.1999 - 07.2022
Job overview
- 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.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Utilized [Software] and [Software] to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
Education
Pasco-Hernando State College, New Port Richey, FL
Associate of Science from Nursing
06-2002
Erwin Vocational Center, Tampa, FL
No Degree from Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate
06-1999
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient and family advocacy
- Documentation
- Intake and discharge
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Cardiac monitors
- Training staff
- Insulin medication assistance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Diabetes management
- Preventive health
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic Life Support
- Pain Management
- Professionalism
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Assessment
- Palliative Care
- Wound Dressing
- Medical procedure assistance
Accomplishments
Helping patients who were assigned to me the best care of my ability, the admission to the discharge. Provided the care that was ordered by their physician and kept them infomed of what the plan of care for them. Notified the physician of changes to the patient, called for assistance from other department involved in their cared Pharmacy, Respiratory, Physical therapy, Case managed, and family. Won award from Nursing instructor for my care to Nursing students for my precepting of their students. This was something i enjoyed working with students and sharing my knowledge and experince.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
South Florida Baptist Hospital
01.1999 - 07.2022
Pasco-Hernando State College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Erwin Vocational Center
No Degree from Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate
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