Teresa Orlando
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Brentwood
Lecanto, FL
02.2014 - 05.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Health Choice
Ocala, FL
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Cradling Hands Pediatric Care
Ocala, FL
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Advanced Gastroenterology
Crystal River, FL
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Director of Nursing
Suncoast Endoscopy Center
Inverness, FL
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake-Sumter State College
Leesburg, FL05.2003
Skills
- Nurse Education and Training
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Work Ethic
- Healthcare Regulations Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Long-Term Care
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Brentwood
02.2014 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Health Choice
08.2013 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse
Cradling Hands Pediatric Care
08.2012 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Advanced Gastroenterology
10.2011 - 07.2012
Director of Nursing
Suncoast Endoscopy Center
01.2009 - 08.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake-Sumter State College