Yesica Cruz
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Florida Department Of Health State Of Florida
12.2020 - Current
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Promoted maternal and child health by offering prenatal care, family planning counseling, and well-child visits for families in need.
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and implementing targeted interventions.
- Conducted outreach programs in underserved communities to increase access to healthcare services and improve overall quality of life.
- Educated the public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners by participating in collaborative events focused on improving the local public health landscape.
- Monitored trends in communicable diseases for early identification of potential outbreaks or emerging issues affecting the population''s health status.
- Increased vaccination rates within the community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Evaluates Immunization status and administers immunizations per protocol using correct techniques as outlined in procedure manual.
- Accurately documents all services provided
- Apply nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of clients.
Pathology Associate 2
Jackson South Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly
- Ensure confidentiality with patients’ test results without disclosing the contents to third parties
- Practice safety measures by carefully handling delicate chemicals used during laboratory procedures
- Keep laboratory equipment in good working condition by applying quality control measures, such as sterilization and greasing to avoid damage
- Carry out routine inspection of laboratory stock to check for unavailable materials; inform clinic management to place order for new supplies
- This is done to avoid a halt of activities in the lab due to unavailable materials
- Enter patients’ information into the computer for record keeping
- Resume work at the appropriate time and commence testing of patients’ specimens to ensure that the results are ready on time for collection
- Participate in training courses to learn new laboratory testing techniques for faster and more effective results
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples
- Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens
- Work collaboratively with nurses, healthcare providers and patient support departments to ensure a high quality of service.
Medical Assistant
Aids Healthcare Foundation
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by thephysician
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
- Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission
- Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
- Change dressings on wounds
- Set up medical laboratory equipment
- Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms
- Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic
- Schedule appointments for patients
- Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
Miami, FL11.2018
Skills
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical Terminology
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- First Aid CPR
- Clear Patient Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Microsoft Office
Clinical Externship
- Baptist Hospital
- Larkin Community Hospital
- North Shore Medical Center
- Palace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- Jackson Memorial Hospital
- Catholic Hospice
Licensure Certification
- Florida Register NURSE LICENSE, RN9506020, 07/2024
- BLS, 03/2024
- Advanced Telemetry certificate, 09/2019
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Florida Department Of Health State Of Florida
12.2020 - Current
Pathology Associate 2
Jackson South Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2020
Medical Assistant
Aids Healthcare Foundation
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
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