Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse, Master degree in Medical Urgencies, Master degree in Medical Education and Specialist with 23 years of experience, delivering high-quality care to patients in ICU. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations. Motivated individual with business acumen and willingness to take on challenging roles.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU, Master, Specialist.
Ministry of Health
Abha, Saudi Arabic
02.2014 - 11.2021
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with procedures.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
Ran routine security checks, suggesting improvements as necessary.
Registered Nurse, ICU, Master, Specialist
Health System Services
Cienfuegos., Cuba.
03.2012 - 01.2014
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with procedures.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress.
Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
Exercised versatility in fast-paced, agile work environments.
Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
Managed and resolved incidents according to service agreements.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Registered Nurse, ICU, Master, Specialist
Ministry of Health
Sangre Grande, Trinidad And Tobago
02.2009 - 02.2012
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with procedures.
Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Exercised versatility in fast-paced, agile work environments.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
Defined team directions and provided guidance to members.
Managed and resolved incidents according to service agreements.
Balanced competing priorities through deliberate project and time management practices.
Coordinated and managed various programs or projects to achieve established objectives.
Identified opportunities to enhance specialization resulting in increased efficiency.
Leveraged specialized knowledge to act as subject matter expert within organization.
Facilitated productive clinical and technical customer relationships through intentional external communications.
Employed refined project management skills for task completion.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Health System Services
Cienfuegos, Cuba
08.1999 - 01.2009
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with procedures.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Education
Specialist in First Degree in Community Nursing. -
Dr. Raul Dorticos Torrado
Cienfuegos, Cuba.
09.2012
Master of Science - in Medical Urgencies.
Dr. Raul Dorticos Torrado
Cienfuegos, Cuba
11.2009
Master of Science - In Medical Education.
Carlos Rafael Rodriguez
Cienfuegos, Cuba
12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nurse
Dr. Raul Dorticos Torrado
Cienfuegos, Cuba
07.1999
Registered Medical Assistant -RMA -
Florida Registry of Medical Assistants
Washington D.C.
08.2023
Skills
Tracheostomy and endotracheal tube care
Medication, drugs and IV administration
Disease management programs
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Palliative and Pain Management
Drug screen collection ability
Culturally-sensitive care
Gastrostomy tube care
Family and patient support
Patient monitoring
Electronic Health Records Management
Wound care and dressing
Coordinating referrals
Flow sheet charting
ER experience
IV and venipuncture certified
Colostomy care familiarity
Nursing staff leadership
Critical care
SBAR communication
Ventilator care
Gastroenteral nutrition and parenteral education
Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Seizure management
Patient discharging
Vascular care understanding
Patient education and counseling
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Life-sustaining machines
Diagnostic tools experience
Intake and discharge
Assisting physician in placing CVL or arterial lines
Infectious disease control
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
Basic life support (BLS) Certification
Teach students or staff about nurse procedure
Suture some kind of wounds
Assist patients with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
Assist patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Assist patients with plasmapheresis
Insert nasogastric tube, foley catheter, IV line
Monitoring central venous pressure, swan ganz
Recognize the legal implications in nurse practice
Maintain competence by keeping knowledge up to date
Maintain high standards of nurse care
Handle emergency disaster, fire, managing chemical spills
Skin care and prevention of pressure ulcer
Recognizing critical ECG changes
Operation of blood sugar testing equipment
Operation infusion pump
Vaccination training
Brain Death diagnosis and management of the heart- beating brain- dead organ donor, training
Covid 19, Pulmonary, ARDS, and ventilator resources, training
ACH Stroke, training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Registered Nurse in the Republic of Cuba, License number 19430
Registered Nurse in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, License number 9741
Registered Nurse and Specialist in Saudi Arabic, License number 14AN0013512
Master Degree, in Medical Urgencies, Cuba
Master Degree, in Medical Education, Cuba
Specialist, Primary Health Care, Cuba
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Healthcare CPR/AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens (BLS) Certified through American CPR Care Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Infection Control; New York State
Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect; New York State
Registered Medical Assistant-RMA, in Washington D.C, Registry Number, 2023089127623
Registered Nurse in United States of America, License number 243932
Accomplishments
Certificate of Appreciation, our heartfelt gratitude for your compassion, dedicated spirit, selfless act in the battle against COVID 19 Risking your own life and fought fiercely to heal and save people. we salute you and we are proud of your heroic deeds. May you be blessed with strength, health and perseverance to pursue your humanitarian work, October, 2020 at Aseer Central Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabian.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU, Master, Specialist.
Ministry of Health
02.2014 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU, Master, Specialist
Health System Services
03.2012 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse, ICU, Master, Specialist
Ministry of Health
02.2009 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse, ICU
Health System Services
08.1999 - 01.2009
Specialist in First Degree in Community Nursing. -