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Summary

Compassionate health care professional with exceptional clinical and leadership skills. Successful with managing time, prioritizing tasks and exercising the sound judgment required to improve the quality of patient care. I seek to perform my duties with total sincerity, honesty and integrity. With warm outgoing personality. Extensive knowledge of medical terminology.

Skills
  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
  • Pre/Post Operative Care
  • Epic EHR Management
  • Cesarean section preparation
  • Infant CPR certified
  • ACLS Certified
  • BLS Certified
  • Postpartum care
  • Birth coaching
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Patient monitoring
  • Urology specialist
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Flow sheet charting
  • ECG rhythm interpretation
  • Seizure management
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Diabetes management
  • Emotional awareness
  • Intake and discharge
  • IV and venipuncture
  • Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
  • OR and ER experience
  • SBAR communication
  • Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Education
January 2020
Bachelor of Science | Nursing
Capella University, City, State
January 2017
Associate of Science | Nursing
Miami Dade College, City, State
January 2013
Practical Nursing
William T. McFatter Technical College, City, State
January 2008
Associate of Arts
Tallahassee Community College, City, State
Vanessa Ariza
Experience
October 2020 - Current
Labor and Delivery NurseCompany Name | City, State
  • Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
  • Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth.
  • Administered fluids/ drugs and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
  • Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
  • Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
  • Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
  • Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
  • Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
December 2017 - March 2021
Registered NurseCompany Name | City, State
  • Telemetry, Emergency Room Float, SICU Float, Evaluated patient's response to treatment and progress toward goals.
  • Acted as patient advocate; interacted in a timely manner between multidisciplinary staff to minimize delays and optimize patient care and efficiency.
  • Administered and executed therapeutic physician and nurse-initiated interventions.
  • Worked together with physicians to discuss and identify patient's treatment needs.
  • Experienced in physical assessment, administration of medications, and assisted physicians with bedside procedures.
  • Modified and individualized care according to patient and family culture, demographics, history, and needs.
  • Readied patients for stress testing, echocardiograms, peripheral diagnostic studies, cardiac catheterization procedures and the operation room.
  • Administered blood and blood product transfusions and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
  • Monitored chest tubes, JP drains, PD catheters, nephrostomy tubes and pacer wires.
  • Prepared and administered oral, rectal, NG/PEG tubes, SUBQ, IM, IV, and recorded prescribed medications.
  • Managed and provided clinical direction to LPNs and CNAs.
  • Offered patient and family guidance and support in illness management, home-care, medication and side effects, diet, nutrition and exercise.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
July 2014 - December 2017
Licensed Practical NurseCompany Name | City, State
  • Surgical Urology/ Oncology / Gynecology,
  • Ensures the effective delivery of competent care to assigned patients.
  • Assists with all procedures performed in the Urology Department.
  • Takes the nursing history, summarizes data, and states nursing diagnoses and patient care needs.
  • Executes plan of care for all assigned patients; safely and properly administers medications and treatments.
  • Performs admission, discharge and transfer procedures
  • Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff to changes in the patient's status.
  • Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
  • Reassesses and documents any proposed revision of care and desired outcomes.
  • Demonstrates ability to assess patient's understanding of and compliance with instructions and health care teaching.
  • Familiar with the AORN standards for Preoperative nursing with regard to sterility, aseptic techniques, and infection control management.
  • Trained in Urodynamics, Urol Flows, reporting of results to physicians for interpretation.
  • Trained in Bladder Instillation with chemotherapy immunization agents
January 2014 - July 2015
Case ManagerCompany Name | City, State
  • Collaborated with physician and other healthcare members to ensure patient receiving optimal care.
  • Assured that patients and families proceed efficiently through the course of hospitalization.
  • Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
  • Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
  • Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
  • Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
  • Lowered costs while improving care quality by coordinating services and collaborating with dedicated healthcare team.
  • Participated in case conferences with multi-disciplinary team to discuss client care planning and progression.
  • Developed comprehensive client-driven case plan with short and long-term goals.
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School Attended

  • Capella University
  • Miami Dade College
  • William T. McFatter Technical College
  • Tallahassee Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Labor and Delivery Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Case Manager

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science | Nursing
    Associate of Science | Nursing
    Practical Nursing
    Associate of Arts

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