Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing hospital-acquired infections. Adept at educating families and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Larkin Community Hospital
11.2023 - 11.2024
Managed acute care needs for hospitalized patients, including vital signs, medication administration, and post-operative care.
Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing to the development of personalized care plans and discharge strategies.
Implemented infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections by 10%.
Mentored new nursing staff, providing orientation and ongoing support to ensure adherence to hospital policies and best practices
Biller
Larkin Community Hospital
11.2014 - 12.2021
Checked insurance eligibility by making appropriate phone calls and conducting research on services rendered.
Kept all patient information secure and confidential.
Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
Education
Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Larkin School of Nursing
04-2022
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Intravenous therapy
Patient monitoring
Compassion and empathy
Wound care
Accomplishments
Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to different patients in neurological environment.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse,Med Surgical Floor at West Kendall Baptist HospitalRegistered Nurse/Charge Nurse,Med Surgical Floor at West Kendall Baptist Hospital