Objective
Experienced clinician seeking a permanent, long-term career in a reputable
hospital, to exhibit compassion, empathy and genuine caring for patients
using assessment skills, diagnosis, planning of care, implementing evidence-
based interventions and evaluating outcomes.
Skills
. Efficient multitasking ability
. Profound verbal and written communication
. In depth knowledge of medical terminology
. Ability to deal with questions and problems posed by patients and
their families and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve them
. Exceptional interpersonal relations with patients, family members and
co-workers
. Proficient in several electronic medical records programs such as
Cerner, Epic, Allscripts and Centricity
. Sound knowledge of medical equipment and advanced technologies
. Extremely enthusiastic with positive attitude to take initiative,
learn and enhance professional development
. Competent team worker to strive towards a common goal
. Skillful leader with drive to better care
Experience
Baptist Medical Center: Jacksonville, FL
May 2014 - current
Bachelor Degree prepared Registered Nurse
> Care of patients in a cardiac critical care setting, including but not
limited to ventilators, CRRT, balloon pumps and post heart
catherization patients.
> Responsibilities included monitoring medication drips such as
Cardizem, Amiodarone, Heparin and insulin, pulling arterial sheaths
and closely assessing and monitoring patients in a 1:1 or 1:2 critical
care setting or 1:3 or 1:4 progressive care setting.
UF Health Jacksonville: Jacksonville, FL
December 2012 - May 2014
Bachelor Degree prepared Registered Nurse
> Care of patients on a progressive care floor, including critical care
step down, neurological and post neurosurgical patients. Constantly
monitoring and assessing patients based on their acuity level to
determine plan of care and possible interventions and to make well
informed nursing decisions to optimize patient care.
> Responsible for progressive care of patients including, but not
limited to, continuous medication infusions such as Heparin, Cardizem
and Labetalol; plasmapheresis; interpretation of ECG strips;
continuous telemetry monitoring; administration of medications;
tracheostomy and laryngectomy care and continuous EEG monitoring.
> Active participant in data collection for research study conducted by
resident physicians regarding stroke victims and assisted in
interpretation of the collected data.
North Florida OB/GYN: Jacksonville, FL March 2011-
June 2011
Medical Assistant
> Preparation of patients to see provider such as taking medical history
and vitals, urinalysis, ordering and interpreting lab work, venipuncture,
assessing fetal movement and fetal heart tones, non-stress tests for
singletons and multiples and recognizing needed diagnostics depending on
time of pregnancy.
> Assisted providers with procedures such as pelvic exams, pap smear, STD
culture, LEEP, colposcopy, breast exams, pelvic ultrasounds, IUD
insertion and removal. Administered of IV fluids and injections such as
Rhogam, Gardasil and progesterone.
North Florida Women's Care: Tallahassee, FL
January 2009- March 2011
Medical Assistant
> Facilitated patient schedules, lab results and patient concerns for very
large practice consisting of 12 providers. Personally responsible for 2
physicians and their patient work up, management, treatment and record
organization.
> Assisted provider with procedures such as pelvic exams, pap smears, STD
cultures, occult blood, IUD insertion and removal, postpartum exam,
scheduled antepartal assessments, annual and problem gynecological exams
and wet preps.
> Ordered, received and interpreted lab work and implemented treatment as
per protocol. Prepared patients to see provider by taking vitals,
urinalysis, obstetrical patient phone triage, sending prescriptions for
medications, patient education regarding course of pregnancy at new
obstetrical orientations, administered injections such as Rhogam,
progesterone and influenza.
Education
Jacksonville University May 2011 -
September 2012
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
Inducted to Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing
Successfully completed rigorous accelerated bachelor's of science in
nursing degree in 16 months, graduating with an approximate GPA of 3.7.
Completed an in depth research project regarding HPV vaccination education
and presented findings to entire junior class and facility. Completed
advanced courses such as Critical Care including approximately 72 hours of
clinical experience, including an Emergency Department rotation, research
course, pathophysiology, leadership, and community nursing. Completed more
than 180 clinical synthesis hours in a busy LDRP unit at St. Vincent's
Southside.
Florida RN License #: RN 9351190 Exp: 07/31/2014
Florida State University August 2007-
December 2010
Bachelor's of Science in Psychology
Completed bachelors of science in psychology in three years. Assisted
graduate students with research experiments and data review. Participated
in a pre-medical volunteer tutoring program for middle and high school
students and attended professional lectures regarding the medical
profession.
Certifications, Awards, and Memberships
> Progressive Care Trained (2013)
. AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Course Certification (2012)
. Phlebotomy Technician (2008)
. ECG Technician (2008)
. Registered Medical Assistant (2008)
. NIH Stroke Scale Certified (2012)
. Florida Realtor's Scholarship Recipient (2012)
. Region's Bank College Scholarship Recipient (2007)
. 100% Bright Future's Scholarship Recipient (2007)
. Member of Student Nurse's Association
. Member of Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing