Yolly Normil Defendre, RN-BSN-MSN
APRN
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Talented nursing professional with over 4 years of experience and counting. Vibrant team member; articulate trainer and presenter, with the drive to be part of your dynamic team. My background is in home health, emergency, and critical care nursing. Ready to take on new professional challenge role with United Health Group , focusing on helping patients and their families . Skilled at collaborating with physicians, other nurses and assistants to provide comprehensive, high-quality care. Familiar with maintaining supply levels and following strict safety standards. Enthusiastic Registered Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of listen to patients and analyze their physical and emotional needs. Provide counseling and health care education to patients, and training in time management . Motivated to learn, grow and excel in critical care .
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
ED/ ICU, Poinciana Medical Center
Kissimmee, FL
04.2018 - Current
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition •Responded to patient alarms and requests to assess needs and obtain necessary care for medical and personal concerns
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Providing Infusion therapy via central, PICC or mid line •Protected patients, families, and staff from infection by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files •Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
- Assessed patients by measuring and recording vital signs and collecting specimens for lab analysis
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians’ orders
- Understand patients with critical illness and vent management with ability to respond to Code Blue within facility and initiate protocol, special procedures, and cardiac monitoring
- Managed efficient flow of patients including screening, preparation for exam, providing general nursing care, and arranging or testing and admissions
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom re-occurrence
- Provided exceptional care to 2 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Patient Care Coordinator
Express Scripts Holding Co
Orlando, FL
10.2012 - 03.2018
- Coordinated all levels of care for patients seeking substance abuse treatment
- Submitted various medication requests electronically
- Educating patients on biologic therapy •Provided patients with treatment information, ensured comprehension
- Enabled positive patient outcomes through delivery of value-added services
- Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans
- Served as advisory resource by providing patient and family care expertise
- Established strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees
- Scheduled evaluations and procedures for patients
- Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and ensuring high level of communication and interaction
- Evaluated accuracy and compliance of all documentation and reports
- Corresponded with operations staff to ensure key client deliverable and revenue goals were met
- Ensured proper entry and processing of patient prescriptions in company system
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security
- Generated invoices, processed payments and prepared deposits and part of financial operations oversight
- Ordered medicines daily to ensure compliance with demands and needs
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
- Managed over 100 customer calls per day
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integrity Home Health
Winter Park, FL
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Provide in-home nursing care services to assigned clients
- Documenting vital signs, general assessments, progress notes in accordance with Medicaid/ Medicare
- Performing daily breathing treatments including breathing treatments, shaker vest, cough assist, suctioning, pulse ox, oxygen, Ventilators •G-tube feedings, administration per g-tube, or port access, care of mickey button, including g-site care, venting, changing tube monthly by using strict aseptic techniques
- Monitoring for seizure activity and responsiveness to medication
- Recording and reporting any activity to neurologist
- Routine monitoring of I&O
- Corresponding with numerous doctors, taking orders, implemented care as indicated by plan of care
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Performed daily vital signs
- Increased Patients Safety by 100 percent
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Med-Life Institute
Kissimmee, FL2017
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Centura Institute
Orlando, FL2015
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Florida Technical College
Orlando, FL2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Jones High School
2008
Skills
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
ENPC •TNCC •ACLS-AHA •PALS-AHA •NIH Scale Stroke
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse -
Affiliations
- Member of ENA- Emergency Nursing Association
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Florida Nurses Associatioons
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Volunteer
Traveling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ED/ ICU, Poinciana Medical Center
04.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integrity Home Health
04.2016 - 12.2017
Patient Care Coordinator
Express Scripts Holding Co
10.2012 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Med-Life Institute
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Centura Institute
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Florida Technical College
High School Diploma - undefined
Jones High School
ENPC
•TNCC
•ACLS-AHA
•PALS-AHA
•NIH Scale Stroke
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