Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 16 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Experienced in ICU, Oncology (including stem cell transplants), Orthopedics, Gynecological post operative patients, Medical Surgical and Case Management. Varied knowledge in a wide variety of specialties with a desire to learn and grow in new areas. Rising to challenges and aspiring to be a better care provider every day.
Skills
Medical Screening
Documentation and Reporting
Verbal and Written Communication
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Case Management Tracking
Case Needs Assessment
Relationship Building
Service Referrals
Client Advocacy
Patient Monitoring
Medication Administration
Patient Care Assessment
Patient Condition Monitoring
Patient Examination
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Creative Problem Solving
Nursing Consultation
Bilingual- English, Brazilian Portuguese
Experience
10/2018 to Current
Registered Nurse, Case ManagerPromedica Senior Care – Yulee, FL,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
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.
Determined functional status, activity, acuity and self-management levels to make proper care referrals.
Performed audits of objectives and case progression for case management team.
Submitted clinical information to various insurance companies to ensure maximum reimbursement for services for the hospital.
Arranged peer to peer review calls for physicians to discuss the patient case with medical directors of insurance companies for inpatient care approval as well as next site of care approvals.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Administered and monitored for adverse reactions to chemotherapeutic medications.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Managed central lines, catheters and vascular access devices.
10/2009 to 05/2015
Registered Nurse, Oncology/Orthopedics Registered NurseOncNwths – City, STATE,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Coordinated and evaluated interdisciplinary care for patients.
12/2006 to 10/2009
Registered Nurse, SICUBSA Hospital – City, STATE,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Cared for post operative patients following CABG, abdominal, neurological and vascular surgeries.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Coordinated and evaluated interdisciplinary care for patients.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2013 to to
Bachelor of Science: Nursing The University of Texas At Arlington - Arlington, TX GPA:
Expected in 12/2006 to to
Associate of Science: Nursing Amarillo College - Amarillo, TX GPA:
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