Sylvia Pelayo
middleburg,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and health education. Committed to delivering compassionate care while ensuring compliance with infection control procedures and maintaining accurate electronic health records. Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education. Proven ability to train new staff and develop individualized care plans, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes and adherence to best practices in rehabilitation care. Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with a strong focus on infection control and accurate documentation. Recognized for critical thinking skills in patient assessment and a commitment to training staff, enhancing overall team performance and patient care quality.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Orange Park, Florida
12.2014 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and mobility exercises.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and rehabilitation techniques.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Trained new nursing staff in procedures and best practices for rehabilitation care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse
UFHeatlh Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
09.2008 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and mobility exercises.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented accurately.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Trained new nursing staff in procedures and best practices for rehabilitation care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Greenville Hospital
Jersey City, New Jersey
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines06-1986
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control procedures
- Health education
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Time management
- Family and patient support
Certification
registered professional nurse , state of florida
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Inpatient Rehabilitation
12.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
UFHeatlh Jacksonville
09.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse
Greenville Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Louis University