Victoria Chavez
Fort Pierce,FL
Summary
Bilingual Registered Nurse with expertise in progressive care and trauma step-down units. Skilled in managing diverse patient populations, ranging from moderate to high-acuity cases. Proficient in advanced telemetry interpretation, critical assessments, and delivering patient-centered care. Thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes. Fluent in both Spanish and English, dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
HCA Lawnwood
Fort Pierce, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Provide advanced nursing care to critically ill patients, including those with cardiac, respiratory, and complex medical conditions
- Utilize telemetry monitoring and rapid assessments to detect and respond to changes in patient conditions
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care in a high-acuity environment
- Transferred from HCA St. Lucie to gain experience with higher-acuity patient populations
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
HCA St. Lucie Medical Center
Port St. Lucie, FL
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered comprehensive care to PCU patients with moderate acuity levels, focusing on stabilization and recovery
- Performed critical nursing interventions, including medication administration, wound care, and patient education
- Strengthened expertise in managing telemetry patients and coordinating care with team members
Nurse Extern, Trauma Step-Down Unit
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in the care of post-trauma and surgical patients recovering from critical injuries
- Gained hands-on experience in telemetry monitoring, IV therapy, wound management, and patient assessments
- Developed a strong foundation in trauma care by working closely with experienced nurses in a high-paced setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL12.2023
Associate of Arts - Health Science
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL05.2021
Skills
Key Skills and Expertise
Comprehensive clinical expertise in high-acuity progressive care, trauma step-down care, telemetry interpretation, and post-surgical recovery
Strong critical thinking skills to assess rapidly changing patient conditions and implement evidence-based interventions
Proficient in technical procedures such as IV setup and insertion, wound care, chest tube management, airway management, and medication administration
Dedicated to patient advocacy, family support, and compassionate care while ensuring adherence to policies, HIPAA guidelines, and sanitation protocols
Experienced in treatment planning, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), patient check-ins, taking vitals, and electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
Collaborative team player with a commitment to optimizing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary coordination
LNGG
Fluent in Spanish and English.
Licensure & Certifications
Certifications & Licensure
• Registered Nurse (RN): Licensed in Florida, Multi-state, Active (Expires: 4/30/2026)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): American Red Cross, Active (Expires: 5/31/2026)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS): American Red Cross, Active (Expires: 6/30/2026)
• CPR Certification: American Heart Association, Active
Timeline
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
HCA Lawnwood
12.2024 - Current
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
HCA St. Lucie Medical Center
04.2024 - 12.2024
Nurse Extern, Trauma Step-Down Unit
Delray Medical Center
02.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Arts - Health Science
Indian River State College