Professional Summary

Skills

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**** *.* **** **, Miramar, Florida 33025 • 305-***-**** • ac8cbm@r.postjobfree.com To obtain a position at a medical institute where skills in patient evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan development could be utilized effectively for the well being of patients. Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care in the Health industry. Capable of working with a diverse patient population and fostering relationships. Exceptionally talented at coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Diagnosing, treating and helping patients

manage chronic and acute illnesses

Conducting physical examinations

Interpreting medical history

Ordering and performing diagnostic tests and

procedures

Perform initial patient exam

Access psychosocial, developmental, cognitive

and personal strengths and limitations

Document H&P's, laboratory data and

progress notes

Prescribe medications in accordance with FL

State Board of Nursing

Assesses patient; completes nursing

assessment, documents findings in patient

records and notifies physician of abnormal

findings.

Establishes a care plan in collaboration with

the patient, family and health care team.

Coordinates ongoing care. Identifies discharge

needs and facilitates discharge planning as

appropriate.

Provides telephone triage and call rotations per

department needs.

Participates in education, research and

performance improvement activities. Provides

health education to patients and families.

Develops, evaluates, adapts and documents

education to meet learning needs and abilities

of patients and families.

Conducted health assessment of patients

through physical examinations.

Assisted physicians with various medical

procedures, including triple luman cathether

placement, lumbar punction, wound care, etc.

Screened pre/post surgery chest tubes.

Monitored the dialysis progress of every

patient.

Tracked core measures, reviewed hypothermia

protocols and monitored

ADL's wound prevention measures.

Conducted health assessment of patients

through physical examinations using different

medical equipment.

Handled intravenous infusions and provided

wound care.

Administered medications and educated

patients on care plans.

Work History

Performs nursing procedures and treatments as

directed by physician or LIP in the treatment

and management of patient care.

Evaluates, initiates and maintains standards of

care consistent with CCHS policies and

procedures.

Assists with specialized patient care equipment

as required by the clinical department and

medical specialty assigned.

Administers medications and treatments as

ordered by a physician or LIP.

Directs, coordinates and participates in the

evaluation and supervision of nursing care

provided to patients.

Establishes patient care priorities and delegates

nursing activities according to the patient

needs and staff qualifications and capabilities.

Serves as charge nurse when assigned to

ensure efficient operations and continuity of

care.

Monitored the conditions of post-surgery

patients, MS Office

Interpersonal Skills, Critical Care, Customer

Support, dialysis, discharge planning,

Endoscopy, English, French, health education,

Leadership, notes, Access, MS Office, Nursing,

Organizational, patient care, policies, Prescribe, progress, protocols, research, supervision,

surgery, telephone, triage, wound care

Patient counseling

Health screening

Critical care

Family education

Patient evaluation

Physical assessments

RN, 10/2016 to Current

Cleveland Clinic – Weston, FL

Oversaw patient discharges from the endoscopy unit. Coordinated with outgoing and incoming charge nurses. Managed the quality and delivery of care.

Coordinated with patients to understand their needs and plan treatment according to personal beliefs.

Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Partnered with attending physicians, nurses, techs and nursing assistants to create and coordinate plans of care, including imaging, labs, surgery, intensive care and medications. Completed head-to -toe physical assessments and interpreted diagnostic tests, leveraging information to facilitate care planning, implementation and management. Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes. Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses. Promoted core measures in patient safety and satisfaction. Education

RN, 01/2012 to 05/2016

Memorial Regional Hospital – Hollywood, FL

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Worked closely with other medical staff, including physicians to determine individualized plans of care for each patient.

Communicated with the patient and his or her family regarding care, tests and medications so that they were well-informed.

Performed regular assessments on patients to evaluate their health conditions while they were in the ICU.

Participated in clinical team conferences to discuss patient progress, issues and needs. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Provided patient education.

Coordinated with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems.

Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety. Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

RN, 08/2008 to 01/2012

Mount Sinai Medical Center – Miami Beach, FL

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Educated patients about the use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.

Managed patient admissions, transfers and discharges while assigning tasks and handling conflicts or issues.

Oriented new nurses and precepted student nurses, providing didactic and clinical instruction and tracking nurse progress to achieve training outcome goals. Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families. Master of Science: Nursing, 2016

Nova Southeastern University - West Paml Beach, FL Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 2008

Barry University - Miami, FL

Affiliations

Certifications

Associate's Degree: Nursing, 2006

Miami Dade College - Miami, FL

American Nurses Association (ANA) Member

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification BLS certified

Registered Nurse in FL

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