Dedicated, self-motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Outstanding time management skills with the ability to collaborate patient care with other members of the health care team. Goal and detailed oriented with proven ability to excel in the most complex situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Critical care
Strong clinical judgment
Call triaging
High level of autonomy
Staff supervision
Precepting
Managing deadlines
Neurology awareness
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic disease management
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
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Critical care
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Strong clinical judgment
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Call triaging
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High level of autonomy
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Staff supervision
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Precepting
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Managing deadlines
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Neurology awareness
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Patient and family advocacy
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Chronic disease management
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Work History
10/2019 to Current
RN, Cath LabYavapai Regional Medical Center – Scottsdale, AZ,
Nurse circulator, in charge of monitoring patients while under sedation during diagnostic and intervention processes.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
04/2013 to 10/2019
RN Cath Staging Charge NurseBernice Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Bernice, LA,
Supervised and managed functions for 14-bed pre and post unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Responsible for creating schedules for the unit, weekly inventory of narcotics and management of staff shortages.
Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Mentored new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
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.
Prepared patients for cath procedures and provided patients and family members education on scheduled procedures,
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Updated patient charts using Merge with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 15 patients daily.
05/2012 to 04/2013
RN, Cardiac MedicalUF The Villages – City, STATE,
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
06/2008 to 05/2012
LPN Charge NurseArcadia – City, STATE,
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Education
Expected in to to
: Currently Enrolled -Nursing BSN Lake Sumter State College - Clermont, FL, GPA:
Expected in 05/2012 to to
Associate of Arts: Nursing Lake Sumter State College - Leesburg, FL, GPA:
Expected in to to
: Nursing LPN Lake Technical Center - Eustis, FL GPA:
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