Wendalyn Carranza
Tampa,FL
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse with critical thinking and problem solving skills developed from a high-pressure medical surgical unit in a level I trauma center and the regions largest teaching hospital. Personable with excellent communication skills and compassionate attitude. Adept in patient care and medical-surgical procedures, with strong foundation in clinical best practices and patient safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tampa General
08.2023 - Current
- Offered exceptional care and support to patients recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions on the pre-transplant and complex medicine unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
Patient Care Technician
Oviedo Medical Center
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls on a 32 bed medical-surgical unit in a community hospital setting.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sandcastle Homecare
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living for individuals unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks across various healthcare settings.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultures.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Private Duty Certified Nurse Assistant
Sanford, FL
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided private home health services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to an individual with quadriplegia.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Individual that practiced behavior analysis under the close and ongoing supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences Pre-Clinical
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2018
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Wound care
- Attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgment
- EPIC and MEDITECH
Certification
- Basic Life Support, AHA, Exp. May 2025
- Registered Nurse, State of Florida, License #9638644
Leadership and Professional Development
- Apart of the hospital's Skin Wound and Assessment Team (SWAT)
- SWAT resource nurse for the unit
- Graduate of Tampa General Hospital's nationally accredited Nurse Residency Program where an evidence-based practice project was presented
- Preceptor to nursing students and new staff
- Member of the unit's Shared Governance Council
- Member of the hospital's Quality, Safety, and Innovation Council
Awards
- Recipient of eight Daisy Award nominations
- July 2024 Employee of the Month Award
- "Bee Whisperer" Award for Nurse's week 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tampa General
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Oviedo Medical Center
07.2019 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sandcastle Homecare
09.2017 - 06.2019
Private Duty Certified Nurse Assistant
Sanford, FL
06.2017 - 05.2019
Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects
07.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences Pre-Clinical
University of Central Florida
- Basic Life Support, AHA, Exp. May 2025
- Registered Nurse, State of Florida, License #9638644
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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