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REGISTERED NURSE, PEDIATRIC MEDSURG OBS UNIT
Education
Bachelor of Science: : Nursing, 05/2012University of South Florida - Tampa, FL
  • Graduated with 3.65 GPA
  • Minored in Public Health
  • Dean's List Sprint 2010
  • Member of Florida Nursing Student Association 2010-2012
  • Member of Student Nurse's Organization 2010-2012
  • Member of Maternal and Child Health Student Organization 2012
  • Member of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society 2012-2014
Associate of Arts: : Nursing, 05/2009Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School - Punta Gorda, FL
  • Graduated with 3.84 GPA
  • Dean's List Spring 2009
  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society 2009-2010
Certifications
  • Registered Nurse:
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • CPN-Certified Pediatric Nurse
Skills
  • Acute care expertise
  • Detail oriented patient care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Precepting
  • Telemetry
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Preventative Health
  • Customer service
  • Professional bedside manner
  • EMR / EHR
  • Phlebotomy procedures
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Professional Summary

A compassionate Registered Nurse with over 8years of experience in telemetry and medical-surgical health in the pediatric and adult populations. Expert in all aspects of patient care with consistently developing strong relationships with my patients and families through empathetic communication and excellent customer service. Success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on managing complex health disorders and helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures.

Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric MedSurg Obs Unit, 05/2015 to Current
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital - Tampa, Florida
  • Delivers outstanding, detail care to pediatric patients in a 20-bed unit with various diagnoses consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards.
  • Helps young patients feel comfortable with procedures and lab draws by utilizing child life.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Manages patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures by monitoring post-operative vitals, setting up PCA and fluids, facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and other pain managements for optimal outcomes
  • Implements interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, airway management and phlebotomy.
  • Monitors patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Quickly responds to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit, 06/2014 to 05/2015
St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, FL
  • Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of a cardiac nursing team caring for up to 7 patients daily.
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Changed dressings, cleaned wounds, monitored vital signs and performed phlebotomy on up to 7 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgical Thoracic Unit, 10/2012 to 06/2014
Lakeland Regional Medical Center - Lakeland, FL
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Patient Care Technician, 06/2011 to 10/2012
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg - St. Petersburg, FL
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding critically-ill patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Hospital
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center
  • Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

School Attended

  • University of South Florida
  • Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, Pediatric MedSurg Obs Unit
  • Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
  • Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgical Thoracic Unit
  • Patient Care Technician

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : : Nursing , 05/2012
    Associate of Arts : : Nursing , 05/2009

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