Tamika Florez
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Health and Hospital Corporation, McKinney, showcasing exceptional skills in direct patient care and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrates strong leadership and documentation accuracy, significantly improving patient outcomes. Expert in healthcare software proficiency and emergency response, adept at staff supervision and promoting continuous quality improvement in patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health and Hospital Corporation, McKinney
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Concord Nursing Home
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing challenging situations with patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Point Click Care
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
License Practical Nurse
ArcCare Mary Manning Walsh Home
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Service Administration/Minor Hispanic Study
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY12-2024
Associate of Science - Associates in Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY01-2024
Certificate of License Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Sullivan County BOCES
Loch Sheldrake, NY07-2000
Associate of Science - Office Management
Sullivan County Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NY12-1996
High School Diploma -
Monticello Central High School
Monticello, NY06-1992
Skills
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Documenting intake
- Emergency response
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Transcribing orders
- Staff supervision
- Medical records management
- Medical office administration
- Staff direction and task delegation
- New York Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medical records security
- Attention to detail
- CPR/AED
Honor Societies
National Honor Society 2024
Member of Phi Theta Kappa 2017
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New York Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Software
Point Click Care
Sigma
Microsoft
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health and Hospital Corporation, McKinney
03.2020 - Current
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Concord Nursing Home
02.2018 - 06.2020
License Practical Nurse
ArcCare Mary Manning Walsh Home
01.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Service Administration/Minor Hispanic Study
New York City College of Technology
Associate of Science - Associates in Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Certificate of License Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Sullivan County BOCES
Associate of Science - Office Management
Sullivan County Community College
High School Diploma -
Monticello Central High School
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