Marlene Cortinas aczg5b@r.postjobfree.com

**** ** ***** ** *****, FL 33185 786-***-****

Professional Experience

Health South Rehabilitation Hospital Miami FL

Nursing Supervisor February 2015- Present

Supervises the provision of nursing care, treatment, and services on assigned shift or unit insuring all patient care activities are completed as required.

Assists in the provision of patient care as required by staffing and specific patient care.

Coordinates administrative and clinical activities, in nursing and intradepartmental, so that optimum patient care is provided.

Assumes responsibility for nursing staff on and off assigned shift.

Monitors staff performance, giving appropriate on the spot feedback and redirection as well as communicating appropriately to other nursing managers.

Responds to patient and family complaints timely, mitigating concerns as soon as possible and following up with appropriate nursing management.

Infection Control/Wound Care Registered Nurse January 2014- February 2015

Implements physician orders, conducting or delegating tasks to include medication administration, nutrition care, respiratory care, wound care, bowel and bladder management.

Assess and reassess the patients' condition and progress towards goals.

Communicates abnormal findings of assessment and/or changes in patient condition to physician and/or nursing management or senior hospital leaders.

Documents completion of nursing interventions, results of assessments, and patients response to care and services received.

Builds strong working relationships with co-workers and other staff, recognizing individual talents and perspectives.

Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with all polices including but not limited to medication administration and patient care activities

Registered Nurse February 2013- January 2014

Implements physician orders, conducting or delegating tasks to include medication administration, nutrition care, respiratory care, wound care, bowel and bladder management.

Assess and reassess the patients' condition and progress towards goals.

Communicates abnormal findings of assessment and/or changes in patient condition to physician and/or nursing management or senior hospital leaders.

Documents completion of nursing interventions, results of assessments, and patients response to care and services received.

Builds strong working relationships with co-workers and other staff, recognizing individual talents and perspectives.

Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with all polices including but not limited to medication administration and patient care activities.

Charge Nurse February 2013- January 2014

Accepts permanent assignment to function as the nurse in charge on a designated shift or unit.

Coordinates and assigns staff to provide direct patient care appropriate to the patients' needs and staff skill level and established staffing plan.

Coordinates nursing participation in discharge process for patients during shift.

Creates opportunities to promote superior patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Provides inspiration, enthusiasm, energy, motivation and direction to employees to achieve success.

Meets departmental productivity requirements by utilizing staffing grid, adjusting staffing levels based on census, monitoring productivity of ancillary staff etc.

Nursing Supervisor March 2010- February 2013

Supervises the provision of nursing care, treatment, and services on assigned shift or unit insuring all patient care activities are completed as required.

Assists in the provision of patient care as required by staffing and specific patient care.

Coordinates administrative and clinical activities, in nursing and intradepartmental, so that optimum patient care is provided.

Assumes responsibility for nursing staff on and off assigned shift.

Monitors staff performance, giving appropriate on the spot feedback and redirection as well as communicating appropriately to other nursing managers.

Responds to patient and family complaints timely, mitigating concerns as soon as possible and following up with appropriate nursing management.

Mega Home Health Care Miami, FL

Registered Nurse January 2008 – March 2010

Provided direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and administered treatments in Medical setting.

Monitored medical conditions of patients in collaboration with other health care professionals.

Observed patients, charted and reported changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and took any and all necessary action in a timely manner.

Provided information to individuals, families, and other groups on health education topics.

Consistently demonstrated excellent follow-through in patient care and recognized for patient satisfaction.

Recognized as visionary and fast-learner adept at conceptualizing, defining, and implementing health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of health problems.

Lancaster Regional Medical Center Lancaster, PA

Patient Care Assistant January 2000 – December 2006

Assisted RNs in providing basic nursing care including: feeding, bathing, and ADL’s in a Medical Surgical, Emergency Room and Intensive Care setting.

Completed clinical practicum in various healthcare settings which included: Lebanon Hospital, Hershey Hospital, South Duke Street Clinic, and Lancaster Regional Hospital.

oImplemented patient care for up to 4 patients per section.

oAssessed patient status and notified primary nurse of clinical changes.

oEducated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options, etc.

oMaintained patient’s charts and confidential files.

Helped Spanish speaking patients communicate with medical personnel.

Regional General Hospital Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

Emergency Room Doctor June 1993 – August 1999

Completed 6 years in Medical School, combining lessons with clinical practice at Regional General Hospital.

Cared for patients with trauma, intoxication, heart attacks, and others.

Alternated regularly between both areas of emergency; Obstetrics and Pediatrics.

Monitored medical conditions of patients in collaboration with other health care professionals.

Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or other methods.

Prioritized nursing care for critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.

Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.

Consistently traced all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

Answered patients' calls and determine how to assist them to improve their health conditions.

Provided sound clinical knowledge and judgment that is consistent with standardized procedures.

oInteracted with departments regarding patient’s care. Assisted in admission and discharge of patients.

oEducated patient’s family on health care needs, conditions, and options.

Consistently updated patient’s charts and confidential medical records.

Education

Ana G. Mendez Miami, FL

Master of Science in Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner 2014-2016

University of Phoenix Miami, FL

Master of Science in Nursing/Health Care Informatics (MSN/IF) 2012- 2014

Harrisburg Area Community College Lancaster, PA

Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) 2005 – 2008

Lancaster General College Lancaster, PA

Certified Nurse AID (CAN) 2000

University of Medical Science Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

Medical Degree (MD) 1987 – 1993

Skills and certifications

Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking in both English and Spanish. Strong computer skills. BLS, ACLS, PICC line insertion, Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, certified (CRRN), and Wound Care and Treatment.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Academy of Nurse Practitioner ANNP

Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International

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