YUDISAY CABAL
Cape Coral, FL *****
Cell: 239-***-****
ad0cy7@r.postjobfree.com
Summary:
Dedicated, passionate, and well-qualified Med/Surg RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration, treatment implementation and wound care. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Offering 2+ years record in field, 23+ years of related work and looking for challenging position.
Skills:
Infectious disease control Nursing Plan Development
Direct and Indirect Patient Care Wound care specialist
Wound vac specialist Gastrostomy tube care, JP drain care, Ostomy care
Inpatient and outpatient care Talented in minor surgery assistance
PCA Pump Triaging
IV drug therapy management / Foley Placement, irrigation, removal
PICC line management Continuous Bladder Irrigation
Intake and discharge Immunization skills
Professional Experience:
04/2023 to Present
MEDICAL SOLUTIONS TRAVEL NURSES
Travel Nurse Rochester General Hospital and United Hospital
Med/Surg Registered Nurse, Oncology Nurse
Caring for patients in hospital hospice care/comfort care by keeping the patient comfortable in their last days by controlling the patient’s pain via PCA pump, IV, Subcutaneous, or oral pain medication. Repositioning patients to prevent pressure injuries or ulcers, providing oral care, performing post- mortem care as well as providing support to families in need. Working closely with The Organ Donor Line. Caring for patients by assessing signs, symptoms, risks of infection, patient needs, wound care, ostomy care, wound vac changes, PICC line care, IV infusion, blood transfusions, and injectable medications. Caring for patients with G-tube, Peg tube, J-tube, Jackson Pratt Drains, foley placement (Suprapubic and indwelling) as well as foley care, irrigation, CBI, and ileostomy care. Working closely with med techs, physicians, specialists, therapists, case managers, patients and families for the well-being and full recovery of the patients. Responsible for recording documentation into the electronic medical records while keeping all information confidential.
06/2022 to 03/2023
CROSS COUNTRY NURSES
Travel Nurse Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Caring for patients by assessing signs, symptoms, risks of infection, patient needs, wound care, ostomy care, wound vac changes, PICC line care, IV infusion, blood transfusions, and injectable medications. Caring for patients with G-tube, Peg tube, J-tube, Jackson Pratt Drains, foley placement (Suprapubic and indwelling) as well as foley care, irrigation, CBI, and ileostomy care. Working closely with med techs, physicians, specialists, therapists, case managers, patients and families for the well-being and full recovery of the patients. Floated to numerous units within the hospitals to assist where there was a need. Responsible for recording documentation into the electronic medical records while keeping all information confidential.
11/2020 to 06/2022
SUNSET HOME HEALTHCARE
Cape Coral, FL
Subcontracted Registered Nurse
Caring for patients by assessing signs, symptoms, risks of infection, patient needs, wound care, ostomy care, wound vac changes, PICC line care, IV infusion therapy, blood draws, injectable medication administration, G-tube care, Peg tube care, J-Tube care, Jackson Pratt Drain care, foley placements, foley irrigation, foley removals Suprapubic and indwelling catheters. Start of care therapy, discharge therapy, medication management, electronic medical record documentation, intermediate between Insurance companies, patients, and physician, working closely with Physical therapist, Occupational therapist, Speech therapist, Medical social workers, home health aides, working closely with all parties for the good of the patient and patient’s improvement. Documentation of patient care in an electronic medication record.
10/2020 to 11/2020
BAYFRONT HEALTH
Venice, FL
Med/Surg Registered Nurse
A more extensive level of care. Caring for stroke patients, cardiac patients, drug abuse and alcohol withdrawal patients. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies. Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans. Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes. Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services. Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information. Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques. Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection. Performed Ostomy care as well as wound vac placements, dressing changes, drain care, suture/ staple removal, packing wounds, CBI foley care as well as insertions and removal. Worked directly with case managers to ensure the patient is taken care of with all resources needed and set up at home in preparation for discharge. Extensive teaching to patients and families on medication management, IV infusions, signs/symptoms and risks to look out for at home.
07/2019 to 07/2020
LEE HEALTH SYSTEMS
Fort Myers, FL
Registered Nurse
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies. Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans. Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes. Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services. Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information. Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques. Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection. Cared for Ostomies as well as wound vac placements and dressing changes.
06/2004 to 07/2019
LEE HEALTH SYSTEMS
Cape Coral, FL
Medical Assistant
Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests. Prepared, reviewed and submitted patient statements to determine factual accuracy. Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues. Sterilized medical instruments to streamline procedural use. Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment. Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions. Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions. Educated patients undergoing surgical procedures of post op instructions, scheduled surgeries and obtained authorizations. Assisted in minor office surgeries using sterile technique. Administered wound care intervention with colostomy patients, wound vacs, and dressing changes.
Education and Education:
BACHELOR’S IN NURSING: Graduate date: 04/2024
Western Governor’s University
Salt Lake City, Utah
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: REGISTERED NURSE 08/2017
EDP University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, PR
CERTIFIED: MEDICAL ASSISTANT 08/2000
National School of Technology, Miami, FL
CERTIFIED: PHLEBOTOMY 06/1995
Hi Tech School of Miami, Miami, FL
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification ACLS Certification
Pals Certification NIH Stroke Scale Certified
Certified Spanish Interpreter EPIC (Electronic medical record) software trained
Axxess software trained Oasis trained
Fluent in English and Spanish Meditech (Electronic medical record) software trained
Part of the Skin Team at my previous hospital to minimize the hospital acquired pressure injuries.