Theresa De Almagro
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in School Health Nursing specializing in diabetes management and patient education. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient care have consistently led to improved health outcomes and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, School Nurse
American Heritage School
Plantation, FL
08.2011 - Current
- Executed medication administration and treatment protocols in accordance with physician orders to uphold patient safety.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to design tailored care plans for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated educational sessions for students and families on health management practices.
- Oversaw monitoring of vital signs and documented patient condition changes to ensure prompt interventions.
Registered Nurse, Diabetes Nurse Educator
Memorial Hospital West
Pembroke Pines
07.2004 - 12.2006
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions through detailed evaluations, documenting findings in electronic health records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.1992
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Infection control measures
Patient care
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
Care planning
Patient management
Professional bedside manner
Care plan development
Physical assessments
Patient care planning
Patient evaluation
Telemetry monitoring
Licensed RN
Family education
Taking vitals
Collecting vitals
Medication distribution
Lab result interpretation
Team coordination
Complex Problem-solving
Emergency response
Relationship building
Chart updating
Maintaining privacy
Diabetes management
Vaccine administration
Insulin medication assistance
High level of autonomy
Patient counseling
Diabetes and nutrition education
Chest pain management
Emergency procedures
Treatment Planning
Emotional awareness
HIPAA education
Data collection
Emergency care
Emotional intelligence
Health screening
Medical recordkeeping
Oxygen saturation standards
Removing sutures
FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
Medical records management
Mental health nursing
Seizure management
Software use
Accomplishments
Professional Nursing License number is : RN 2611742
Timeline
Registered Nurse, School Nurse
American Heritage School
08.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, Diabetes Nurse Educator
Memorial Hospital West
07.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Florida