Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse
West Boca Medical Center, Outpatient Physical Dysfunction
Boca Raton, FL
04.2024 - Current
Prepared sterile field prior to each procedure according to established infection control guidelines.
Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
Provided patient care before, during and after the procedure including monitoring vital signs.
Administered medications and contrast agents to patients prior to the procedure.
Assessed patient's condition and prepared them for the intervention by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have had.
Performed nursing assessments of patients prior to each procedure with documentation of findings into the medical record.
Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Cared for patients undergoing complex vascular access procedures such as fistulas, grafts, and central lines placement.
Managed communication between physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care needs during an intervention.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Broward Health Corporate
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2022 - Current
Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Steward Health Care
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2022 - Current
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results and evaluations of medical histories.
Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
Communicated and collaborated with healthcare team and patient to identify and meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Delegated and supervised work of other nursing team members and support staff.
Liaised between patients, families and care staff in care delivery.
Located additional community resources for patients to assist with recovery.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Miramar, FL
02.2022 - 04.2022
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Maxim Healthcare
Orlando, FL
11.2021 - 01.2022
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Innovent Global
Atlantis, FL
05.2021 - 07.2021
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries, including stroke, brain hemorrhage, trauma and tumors.
Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.
Resuscitated and stabilized patients with complex cerebral injuries and disorders.
Coordinated nursing care with collaborative approach involving patients' goals, family support and medical targets.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Krucial
El Paso, TX
02.2021 - 04.2021
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Primarily take care of COVID-19 diagnosed patients.
Able to Prone patients per request of physicians
administer FDA approved medications to patients
Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
Identified problems, assisted in data gathering, proposed solutions and participated in evaluation of quality assurance issues.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Broward Health North Medical Center
09.2019 - 02.2021
Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
Pompano Beach, FL
09.2017 - 09.2019
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Keiser University
05.2016 - 08.2017
Nursing clinicals and Preceptorship.
Provide direct quality care to patients (daily monitoring, recording and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 6 patients).
Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment.
Maintaining operations by following policies and procedures.
Commended by professors for handling difficult situations involving patients and families.
Provide discharge teaching to patients and their families.
Collaborated with nurses and allied team to provide quality care.
Graduate Admission Counselor
Keiser University
06.2013 - 06.2015
Documented, maintained and tracked prospective student applications.
Assisted students in career planning and provided scholarship facilities to deserving students.
Recommended special classes for students lagging in grades.
Improved relationships with multiple university departments to assure student success.
Recruited and found potential students for academic programs.
Supported students with filling out college application forms.
Thoroughly reviewed admissions applications and evaluated credentials to approve students for enrollment.
Implant Coordinator
Health Professions, Nova Southern Eastern College of Dental Medicine
10.2011 - 06.2013
Enhanced performance through collaboration with diverse teams.
Maintained records of customer needs and preferences.
Planned and managed operations to achieve objectives within budgets.
Organized teams and resources to optimize timely deliverables.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Data Entry Clerk
United Way of Broward County
11.2010 - 03.2011
Scanned and stored files and records electronically to reduce paper files and secure data.
Collected and organized information for entry, prioritizing entries to increase efficiency.
Input client information into spreadsheets and company database to provide leaders with quick access to essential client data.
Maintained database by entering new and updated customer and account information.
Identified and corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication across systems.
Responded to daily inquiries and requests within mandated timeframe to meet deadlines.
Reviewed, corrected or deleted data, verifying customer and account information.
Proofread and edited documents to correct errors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2017
MBA - HealthCare Adminisration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA
05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
05.2013
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
12.2010
Skills
Patient care planning
SBAR communication
Life-sustaining machines
Family and patient support
Medical assessment
Intake and discharge
Palliative and Pain Management
Patient Care
Patient education and counseling
IV drug therapy management
Tracheostomy care/ change
Body mechanics knowledge
Bi-lingual in English and Haitian Kreyol
Patient relations
Neuro Assessment
Ventilator care
Sterilization techniques mastery
Gastrostomy tube care
Mobility Assistance
Documenting vitals
Flow sheet charting
Coordinating referrals
Nursing Plan Development
Gastroenteral nutrition education
Patient Management
Colostomy care familiarity
Disease management programs
Diabetes management
Patient discharging
Community advocate
Emotional Support
Inpatient and outpatient care
Critical care
Infectious disease control
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Staff Development and Precepting
Patient monitoring
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Interventional Radiology Nurse
West Boca Medical Center, Outpatient Physical Dysfunction
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Broward Health Corporate
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Steward Health Care
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Memorial Hospital Miramar
02.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Maxim Healthcare
11.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Innovent Global
05.2021 - 07.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Krucial
02.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
Broward Health North Medical Center
09.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
09.2017 - 09.2019
Keiser University
05.2016 - 08.2017
Graduate Admission Counselor
Keiser University
06.2013 - 06.2015
Implant Coordinator
Health Professions, Nova Southern Eastern College of Dental Medicine
10.2011 - 06.2013
Data Entry Clerk
United Way of Broward County
11.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
MBA - HealthCare Adminisration
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of North Florida
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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