VICTOR LOZADA
Hampton,VA
Summary
Registered nurse with a passion for learning and growing professionally within a dynamic healthcare environment. Equipped with excellent interpersonal skills, a dedicated work ethic, and a strong sense of purpose and compassion. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative/Scub Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured that all equipment is functioning properly before each procedure is performed.
- Assisted in operating room setup including draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment according to surgeon preference, and preparing supplies for use during the case.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patients' health condition prior to surgery and identified potential risks.
- Identified potential complications or issues arising from surgical procedures and took appropriate corrective action.
- Ensured that all of the necessary equipment was available before each procedure.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room by providing sterile instruments and supplies.
- Provided assistance to physicians during patient examinations and treatments.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparations on patients prior to surgery.
Registered Float Nurse
Standard Health (Riverside Hospital)
Newport News, VA
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Educated patients regarding treatment medications and side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions, recorded physical findings and explained prognosis.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Float Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Bend, OR
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Registered Nurse Lead
Maxim Healthcare
Washington D.C., DC
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Trained and supervised new staff members.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Vaccinated 1000+ patients per week for Covid and Monkeypox
Registered Nurse Level II
KOOTENAI HEALTH, ICU Crisis Care
Coeur D'Alene, ID
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitor pt closely and titrate oxygen depending on patient oxygen demands & suction vented pt as needed
- Medicate patients with scheduled med and prn rx
- Bath patients and monitor skin closely to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Registered Nurse
BRANDON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Brandon, FL
04.2021 - 09.2021
- PCU/Medical-Surgical, Telemetry/Covid 19), Monitor cardiac and other critical signs and labs
- Titrate oxygen needs for patients who are on high flow nasal cannula or vents
- Detect any changes in patients vitals or labs and follow hospital protocol
- Interact with interdisciplinary healthcare providers.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Neuro assessments on patients presenting with stroke like symptoms.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
FDEM IMT REGION 7 COVID, 19 VACCINATION MISSION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Registration and screening of patients prior to receiving Covid-19 vaccine
- Reconstitution and drawing up of Covid- 19 vaccines; Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)
- Administration of vaccine
- Observation of patients who received Covid-19 vaccination.
- Managed performance of 30-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Registered Nurse
BAYSHORE POINTE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
Tampa, FL
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications
- Providing bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre-and-post surgery patients
- Collaborated with physicians and health care teams to achieve optimum patient care
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition
- Documented the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL09.2020
Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medical Screening
- Care Coordination
- Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Home Visits
- Suicide Prevention
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Psych Evaluations
- De-escalation Techniques
- Nursing staff leadership
- Critical Care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Emergency Response
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Additional Information
- LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS , Licensed Registered Nurse (Florida and Compact) Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- ACLS
Timeline
Perioperative/Scub Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Float Nurse
Standard Health (Riverside Hospital)
05.2023 - 10.2023
Float Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2023 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse Lead
Maxim Healthcare
12.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Level II
KOOTENAI HEALTH, ICU Crisis Care
09.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
BRANDON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
04.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
FDEM IMT REGION 7 COVID, 19 VACCINATION MISSION
12.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
BAYSHORE POINTE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
11.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- ACLS
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