WALNA JEAN LOUIS
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Professional Nurse: 12 years of extensive experience as a Step down/Telemetry Nurse caring for patients in critical condition. Detail oriented nurse with strong patient care skills; working within a fast-paced diverse clinical setting. Hard worker, energetic, organized, and flexible; adapts easily to change of environment and work schedule. Maintains critical thinking skills, while effectively executing the nursing process, team player; personable with a positive attitude providing therapeutic interaction with medical management and treatment. Speak the following languages proficiently: English, French, and Creole. Maintained a strong reputation for achieving high levels for Patient satisfaction.
Knowledgeable PACU Nurse accomplished in leading effective teams and supervising patients in a 10-bed surgical center. A dependable individual always willing assist patients and staff members.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HEALTHTRUST WORKFORCE SOLUTION
01.2013 - Current
- Status changed back as a local Per Diem Stepdown/Telemetry Registered Nurse, all HCA Hospitals in West Palm
- Beach County
- Started off as a Per Diem Nurse getting daily local assignments in my specialty field Step down/Telemetry
- Aboutyears ago, I changed my status from Per Diem to Travel, my first assignment was at JFK Medical Center as a
PACU Registered Nurse
Interfaith Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Take vital signs and assess patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN Case Manager
ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Keep abreast of all change in policies and procedure relating to Utilization Management, Discharge Planning and
- Case Management process
- Coordinates patient discharge with Physician, manage care agency, social worker services, patient and family
- Perform Clinical Care Coordination assessment with 24 hour of admission on all patients
- Perform ongoing reviews every 48 hours or as necessary
- Make referrals for SNF placement, Home Health, Hospice, DME...etc for collaboration and assistance in discharge planning team based on initial patient assessment
- Utilization Review, Quality and Compliance Monitoring.
Registered Nurse
AVENTURA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Stepdown/Telemetry Managed and implement patient care for cardiovascular needs such as rapid afib, angina, and myocardial infarction Stroke Certified: manage and implement care for new and old stroke patients Provide post operative care for the following: Thoracic surgical, Vascular bypass surgical, Cardiac Cath, TAVR
- Pacemaker Placement, Carotid Endarterectomy, GI postsurgical, etc Manage wound vacs and chest tubes based on patient needs and physician orders Provide care for Trach and Vent
- Patients Highly experienced in admitting and discharging patients in a timely manner focusing on admitting diagnosis and core measures
Licensed Practical Nurse
VILLA MARIA NURSING & ST. CATHERINE REHAB HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Assess; Prioritize patient care based on acuity level; Carry out physician orders; Assist physician during examinations, treatments, and procedures; Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds & monitor vital signs; Continuously monitor patient health status and condition; Communicate change in patient’s clinical condition to physician; Administer and perform specialized nursing care and treatments for patients;
- Develop nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family, & interdisciplinary team as appropriate;
- Collaborate with clinical team to meet the therapeutic needs of individualized patient care; Participate in growth & development of patient’s psychosocial needs; Maintain patient safety, infection control, & sterile technique as appropriate;
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2024
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Mercy Hospital College of Nursing
Miami, FL08.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse, Health -
2009
Skills
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- A strong background for Patient Safety
- Solid time management skills and organizational skills
- Hard-working, dependable, honest, and willing to take initiative
- Medication administration expert using EMAR/Pyxis
- Skilled in conducting physical examination Infection control standards expert
- EKG analysis and interpretation
- Patient Medical Histories
- Perioperative Care
- Patient Recovery Assessments
- Anesthesia Recovery
Certification
Florida License RN9350489 Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Stroke Certified, PALS Certification
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Interfaith Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2024
RN Case Manager
ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER
01.2018 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
HEALTHTRUST WORKFORCE SOLUTION
01.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
AVENTURA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
VILLA MARIA NURSING & ST. CATHERINE REHAB HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Mercy Hospital College of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse, Health -
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