Victoria Ledezma-Hamilton
Davenport,FL
Summary
Ambitious Board Certified Bilingual Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical and oncology. Responsible RN with excellent communication skills demonstrated by almost 21 years of experience in healthcare setting. Patient-oriented nurse with 11 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN Staff Nurse
HCA Florida Osceola Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Floor RN/Staff Relief Charge Nurse
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Cared for patients in 18-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 18-bed medical-telemetry unit, providing direct care to up to 3 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Trained new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor/Charge Nurse
Osceola Regional Medical Center, HCA
12.2014 - 08.2021
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Reviewed orders and continuously monitored patients' vitals, set up fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, patient care technicians and unit secretary.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Charge Registered Nurse
Columbine West Health And Rehab
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 100-bed facility.
- Oversaw and managed clinical staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Responsible for making sure building was staffed appropriately.
RN Floor Nurse
Columbine West Health And Rehab
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and discharge instructions including follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO08.2006
Skills
- Thorough patient assessments
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem resolution capability
- Perform well under pressure
- Creative Problem Solving
- Staff Support
Languages
Spanish
Certification
- BLS and ACLS certified
- NIH certification
- ANCC Med/Surge certification
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
10.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
HCA Florida Osceola Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Floor RN/Staff Relief Charge Nurse
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor/Charge Nurse
Osceola Regional Medical Center, HCA
12.2014 - 08.2021
Charge Registered Nurse
Columbine West Health And Rehab
03.2014 - 09.2014
RN Floor Nurse
Columbine West Health And Rehab
03.2012 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Colorado State University
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