I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience. I have a proven ability to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. I am calm and level-headed, with the ability to handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. I use strong verbal communication skills and humor to develop strong relationships between patients and their families.
Skills
- Colostomy care
- Oxygen therapy
- Data collection
- G-tube feedings
- Vitals
- Assessments
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Dressing change
- PPD Test
- Insulin injections
- Tracheostomy care
- Closed suction care
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Program Suite
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
- Ability to work as a team player within a unit
Licenses and certifications
- Registered Nurse, State of Florida, License number 9472333
- Licensed Practical Nursing, State of Florida, License number PN5213545
- IV Certification, 2014
- Medical Error
- First Aid Training/Basic Life Support/CPR (Infant, Children and Adult)
Registered Nurse
Apr 2021 - Present
Adventhealth Heart of Florida
- Responsible for the operation of the nursing unit for my shift at night (Charge Nurse).
- Working as a preceptor.
- Working in Med-Surg / Med Tele, and observation units.
- Floating to PCU / ICU.
- Initiation of the admission and discharge nurse role.
- Obtain lab tests and report abnormal results to doctors.
- Supervise LPNs and nursing assistants.
- Ensure and promote a safe working environment for the unit.
- Educate patients and families on the plan of care.
Registered Nurse
Apr 2019 - Apr 2021
Heart of Florida
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Medication administration and documentation utilizing Mar.
- Documented the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
- Initiated interpersonal good relationships with co-workers and family members.
- Ensured and promoted a safe working environment.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Jan 2018 - Mar 2019
Kindred Hospice
- Authorized, coordinated and supervised care as prescribed in the Interdisciplinary plan of care with contracted vendors in order to meet the needs of the patient
- Assessed home care needs; being aware of the physical, emotional, spiritual aspects and gather data on social, economic and cultural factors which may influence health, well-being and quality of life
- Assisted patients, family members or other clients with concern, empathy, respect confidentially and privacy and communicate in a courteous and respectful manner
- Provided direct care to patients as prescribed in the Interdisciplinary plan of care in order to maintain the highest level of comfort and quality of life and assuming primary responsibility for case management
- Evaluated and perform ongoing assessment and revise initial written plan of care with Interdisciplinary collaboration weekly or as the needs and conditions of the patient / family change
- Administer medications; monitor patient health; wound care during treatment
- Reviewed patient charts and obtain recommendations from doctor to give to patient and caregiver
- Maintain records of patient’s health
- Provided support and counsel to patients and families who are facing terminal disease and conditions
- Worked as a part of the palliative care team; supervise HHA and LPN
Registered Nurse
May 2016 - Jan 2018
GenCare Resources
- Gave meds, administered tube feeding, track care, closed suction, CPT vest therapy
- Collected blood pressure, pulse, respiration and monitored oxygen saturation
- Examined, monitored and assessed children with disabilities
- Communicated with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, etc
- Educated families on health-related issues with their children
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
Parks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by the physicians
- Monitored patients’ health; Wound care doing treatment
- Reviewed patient chart; records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient’s conditions
- Reported patients’ status to registered nurses and physicians
- Obtained medication order from the healthcare provider
Licensed Practical Nurse
Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
The Terrace
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by the physician
- Monitored patients’ health
- Wound care, doing treatment
- Reviewed patient chart; records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient’s conditions
- Reported patients’ status to registered nurses and physicians
- Interviewed residents and listened to their concerns
- Visited and round assigned units
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute
Registered Nurse
Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
Florida College of Health Science