Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Practical Nurse
INOVA - Fairfax Medical Center - Adult Emergency Department
01.2021 - Current
Assist in the care of emergency trauma patients
Implement proficiency and knowledge in IV placements, rule of draw, urine and stool sample collection, sputum specimen instructions and collection
Proficient in the use of the bladder scanner, EKG, Baxter pumps, ring cutter, Belmont
Perform accurate legal blood draws, fetal heart tones, and brain scans
Effectively able to place splints, provide crutch teaching, suture and staple removal, wound care, eye/ear irrigations, various types of restraints, and assessments
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, intake and output, lab results as well as documenting relevant information.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
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.
Proper rounding and handoff documentation
Provide patients with needed resources, clear explanation and teaching of medications, and discharge instruction
License Practical Nurse
INOVA Fairfax Medical Center - NICU
01.2018 - 01.2021
Assisted RN in C-sections to obtain Apgar scores
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Monitoring of 10 newborns in PACU after C-section
Administration of medications and vaccinations for newborns
Educated parents on the importance of skin to skin
Obtaining of vital signs and lab work on newborn
Knowledge of how to operate a panda warmer
Assisted in high risk vaginal deliveries in Labor and Delivery
Assisted parents on proper breastfeeding positioning
Knowledge of sterility used in the operating room
License Practical Nurse - 2
INOVA - Internal medicine/Outpatient Trauma/Orthopedics/Women's Multi-Specialty Health Plex
08.2014 - 01.2018
Knowledge of how to perform EKG, Holter monitor placement, visual acuity, different types of physical assessments and documentation that is needed, eye and ear irrigations
Coordinating patient care for patients who were recently discharged from the emergency department
Responsible for training of all new clinical staff
Provided annual competencies for all staff on usage of equipment and how to perform quality checks
Performed audits on daily equipment quality check logs and patient charts to ensure proper documentation and billing codes were used
Managed several outpatient locations with an overall staff of 20
Responsible for ordering all medications, vaccination and supplies needed for all five offices
Assisting in gynecological procedures
Knowledge of small procedure set up
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Laurel Ridge Community College
Warrenton, Virginia
07.2025
Health Science Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI - Medical Careers Institute
Manassas, Virginia
10.2010
Skills
Proficient in maintaining precise statistical records
Engages in effective dialogue with management and peers
Maintain a supportive approach to patient needs
Experienced with EPIC applications
Trained in Level 1 trauma care
Critical thinking proficiency
Skilled in healthcare language support in English and Spanish
HIPAA compliance
Certification
CPR Certified - American Heart Association - 2026-11
Licensed Practical Nurse - 2011- Present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
INOVA - Fairfax Medical Center - Adult Emergency Department
01.2021 - Current
License Practical Nurse
INOVA Fairfax Medical Center - NICU
01.2018 - 01.2021
License Practical Nurse - 2
INOVA - Internal medicine/Outpatient Trauma/Orthopedics/Women's Multi-Specialty Health Plex
License Practical Nurse/Recovery Nurse at Long Island Ambulatory Surgical CenterLicense Practical Nurse/Recovery Nurse at Long Island Ambulatory Surgical Center