Vivian Morales
Wellington,FL
Summary
- High-energy, committed, patient centered, fast-paced RN with 12+ yrs of experience who excels at quickly identifying patient needs through astute assessments, prioritizing, intelligently based on acuity, and monitoring adverse reactions vigilantly. Bilingual: communications skills in English and Spanish.
- Floated to the ER, OB/Post-Partum, Pediatrics and Med-Surg demonstrating critical thinking, keen prioritization, and proficiency in providing care.
- Praised by fellow nurses, managers, doctors and family members for providing attentive, integrity-driven and high-quality care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills, 12-lead EKG interpretation, computerized charting, feeding tubes/NG tubes, cardiac meds, IV drips, care of acute GI bleeds, and airways management.
- Monitored patients with acute and chronic cardiac diseases for arrhythmias
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tele/Hold Nurse in the E.R.
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Wellington, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Relief Charge Nurse: Resource for staff. Delegate tasks appropriately. Manage daily staffing. Manage patients and families compliments and complaints. Create a positive work environment. Maintain positive communication with management, physicians and staff.
- Provide complex care of up to 6 patients at a time. Perform various nursing duties on a fast-paced environment such as: perform vitals, patient assessments, develop nursing care plans, administer medication, admissions, prepare patients for surgeries and procedures and perform safe discharges in a timely manner.
- Identify irregular heart rhythms and notify physicians immediately to prevent further complications.
- Respond to life-saving situations based upon nursing assessment, protocol and evidence-based practices.
- Provide physical monitoring and maintenance of homeostasis on stroke patients. Collaborate with the whole multidisciplinary team to reduce morbidity and prevent mortality. Teach patients healthy lifestyle changes that can help them in preventing strokes in the future.
- Record all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner.
- Teach patients and families about their illness by explaining post-treatment, diet, nutrition, exercise, self-administration of meds and/or rehab.
- Perform position-related duties such as serving as preceptor to novice nurses.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
Neuro-Stroke Unit/Tele/Med-Surg/Oncology
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Wellington, FL
10.2016 - 11.2023
- Oversaw complex care for a patient load of up to 8 individuals. Led nursing duties in a fast-paced environment, including vital signs monitoring and comprehensive patient assessments. Developed and implemented nursing care plans while managing medication administration. Coordinated patient admissions and prepared patients for surgical interventions. Executed timely and safe discharges to enhance patient flow.
- Monitored and analyzed patient heart rhythms to ensure timely reporting of irregularities to medical staff.
- Applied nursing assessment protocols and evidence-based practices to effectively respond to critical life-saving situations.
- Provide physical monitoring and maintenance of homeostasis on stroke patients. Collaborate with the whole multidisciplinary team to reduce morbidity and prevent mortality. Teach patients healthy lifestyle changes that can help them in preventing strokes in the future.
Home Health Nurse
Reliance Home Healthcare and Patient Care Home Health Services LLC
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Performed assessments; provided IV therapy, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and decubitus care. Educated patients on healthy lifestyles-a holistic approach- and preventative measures for maintaining best outcomes. Visited up to 8 patients daily, managing nursing care plans collaborated with the healthcare team to achieve optimum patient care and made recommendations for discharge plans.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, improving accuracy and efficiency of data management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Lakeside Medical Center
Belle Glade, FL
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Completely managed the care of up to 6 patients per shift in a PCU/telemetry unit. Monitored and connected patients comfortably. Measured heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, blood-oxygen level, and EKG/ECG. Read and interpreted electrocardiogram information accurately to improve patient care. Quickly reviewed and stabilized patients.
- Detected elusive irregularities and prevented patients from becoming symptomatic.
Office Assistance
Palm Beach Primary Care Associates
Wellington, FL
02.2009 - 06.2014
- Performed EKGs, vitals, collected specimens, assisted applying Holter monitors, performed finger-stick glucose check, performed insurance verifications, obtained referrals/authorizations from insurances, and collected patients’ copays, reconciled daily receipts ensuring accuracy, and performed computer data entry.
Education
Associate Degree in Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
01-2013
Associate in Arts -
Palm Beach State College
01-2008
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Family education
- Compassionate care
- Patient management
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Basic EKG Certified.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Timeline
Tele/Hold Nurse in the E.R.
Wellington Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Neuro-Stroke Unit/Tele/Med-Surg/Oncology
Wellington Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 11.2023
Home Health Nurse
Reliance Home Healthcare and Patient Care Home Health Services LLC
02.2016 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
Lakeside Medical Center
06.2014 - 12.2015
Office Assistance
Palm Beach Primary Care Associates
02.2009 - 06.2014
Associate Degree in Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Associate in Arts -
Palm Beach State College