Yasharine Nix, RN
Apopka
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience caring for post-operative and medically complex patients in a fast-paced orthopedic and telemetry PCU, where I gained confidence supporting patients with changing conditions. I have hands-on involvement with telemetry, including ensuring proper connection, responding to alerts, reviewing rhythm strips, and documenting findings. I am a compassionate and steady nurse who values patient safety, clear communication, and strong teamwork, and I am committed to continued professional growth and expanding my clinical skills in a supportive acute care environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Multisystem Unit w/Telemetry
AdventHealth Altamonte
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Cared for post-operative orthopedic and medically complex patients, supporting those with changing conditions in a fast-paced PCU environment.
- Performed assessments, monitored vital sign trends, responded to status changes, and collaborated with providers for safe patient care.
- Provided basic trach care, chest tube monitoring, NG/sump and PEG tube care, JP drain care, Foley catheterization, and continuous bladder irrigation.
- Managed telemetry responsibilities including ensuring proper connection, responding to alerts, reviewing rhythm strips, and documenting findings.
- Administered medications, managed IV therapy and oxygen therapy, and educated patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions.
- Used Epic EMR and Pyxis Med Station for accurate documentation and safe medication administration.
Phlebotomy Technician PRN
UF Health Leesburg Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Performed venipuncture on all patient populations.
- Maintained proper specimen handling and accurate labeling
Practical Nurse/Billing Review
Hospiten Hospital
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Assisted in the admission of patients in the ER
- Assisted with wound dressing and urinary catheterization
- Utilized hospital software for patient billing and procedure coding.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Practical Nurse/Surgical Assistant
Portmore Healthcare Medical and Surgical Complex
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures and post-op monitoring.
- Administered oral and IM medications
- Removed sutures and performed wound dressing.
- Assisted with endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures
Education
Associate in Science - Nursing
Valencia College
12-2023
Associate in Arts -
Seminole State College of Florida
05-2021
Skills
- Post-surgical and orthopedic care
- Basic tracheostomy and chest tube management
- Telemetry interpretation
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient education and communication
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Time management and prioritization
- Admission and discharge processes
- Epic charting system
- Pyxis Med Station
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN9653371, Florida, 04/30/27
- Basic Life Support, 11/27
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 11/30/27
- Phlebotomy Certificate
- Practical Nurse Certificate, Jamaica, Non-U.S. Credential
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Multisystem Unit w/Telemetry
AdventHealth Altamonte
03.2024 - 01.2025
Phlebotomy Technician PRN
UF Health Leesburg Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2019
Practical Nurse/Billing Review
Hospiten Hospital
01.2012 - 05.2016
Practical Nurse/Surgical Assistant
Portmore Healthcare Medical and Surgical Complex
05.2011 - 01.2012
Associate in Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Associate in Arts -
Seminole State College of Florida