WANDA COLÓN
Orlando
Summary
Dynamic and highly experienced Registered Nurse with over 15 years in diverse healthcare environments, including oncology, women’s health, and acute care. Proven leadership experience as a Charge Nurse and Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager, with a track record of optimizing patient outcomes, mentoring staff, and improving operational efficiency. Skilled in change management, interdepartmental collaboration, and team development. Fluent in Spanish and passionate about fostering a culture of excellence, equity, and empowerment in nursing practice.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Oncology RN
AdventHealth Kissimmee
Kissimmee
01.2022 - Current
- Educate oncology patients on treatment protocols, managing side effects, and promoting recovery.
- Support nursing colleagues with clinical guidance, mentoring, and policy development.
- Enhance care coordination by communicating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Contribute to professional development initiatives and departmental improvements.
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery, PACU, Mother-Infant
AdventHealth Celebration & Winter Park
Celebration
03.2015 - 01.2022
- Served as Charge RN on high-volume OB unit (300+ deliveries/month).
- Provided holistic care across all stages of childbirth, including triage, delivery, and post-partum.
- Led initiatives to reduce Surgical Site Infections (from 8 in 2015 to 2 in 2016).
- OR circulator and PACU nurse for OB/GYN procedures.
- Precepted students and presented at Perinatal Quality & Safety Summit.
Care Manager – Neurosurgery Unit
AdventHealth Orlando
Orlando
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed complex cases, reducing readmissions and enhancing continuity of care.
- Led multidisciplinary rounds and ensured timely discharge planning.
- Acted as liaison between physicians, patients, families, and insurance providers.
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager
Winnie Palmer Hospital – Orlando Health
Orlando
04.2012 - 07.2014
- Oversaw daily operations of a 36-bed high-risk mother-infant unit.
- Led staffing, scheduling, and team performance evaluations.
- Championed service excellence through customer service rounding and complaint resolution.
Charge RN – Mother Infant Unit
Winnie Palmer Hospital
Orlando
04.2008 - 04.2012
- Directed shift operations, managed patient throughput, and guided care planning.
- Mentored staff, led practice council projects, and supported Magnet recognition efforts.
- Honored with Commitment to Excellence Award.
Education
M.S. - Nursing, Leadership & Management
Walden University
01.2013
B.S. - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
01.2011
A.S. - Nursing
Herzing University
01.2008
A.A. - Psychology
Valencia College
01.2006
Skills
- Nursing Leadership
- Staff Development
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Coaching
- Budget Management
- Resource Management
- Evidence-Based Practice Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Operational Workflow Optimization
- Oncology Expertise
- Women's Health Expertise
Affiliations
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida, RN927591
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Native/Bilingual
Timeline
Radiation Oncology RN
AdventHealth Kissimmee
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery, PACU, Mother-Infant
AdventHealth Celebration & Winter Park
03.2015 - 01.2022
Care Manager – Neurosurgery Unit
AdventHealth Orlando
07.2014 - 03.2015
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager
Winnie Palmer Hospital – Orlando Health
04.2012 - 07.2014
Charge RN – Mother Infant Unit
Winnie Palmer Hospital
04.2008 - 04.2012
M.S. - Nursing, Leadership & Management
Walden University
B.S. - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
A.S. - Nursing
Herzing University
A.A. - Psychology
Valencia College