Registered Nurse Mental Health
Resume:
Katya Velazquez
Miami, FL *****
adjb97@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. Aiming to leverage my experience and knowledge to effectively fill the nursing position. Posses a BS in Nursing.
SKILLS
Work effectively in a team setting or independently
Able to grasp complex concepts in a short amount of time
Diligent and hard working with the determination to see task to completion
Able to prioritize time efficiently
Commitment when dealing with patients, colleagues and volunteers
Computer Skills
Team Leadership
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
EDUCATION
Sacred Heart University-2019- 2020 –B.S.Nursing
Sacred Heart University-2016- 2018 -Registered Nurse Program
Robert Morgan Educational Center- 2011-2012 -Practical Nursing
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Sunrise Community Service
Piberry Institute
CHS Homestead Shelter
St Anne’s Nursing Center (Clinical Practice)
Perdue Medical Center Nursing Home (Clinical Practice)
Jackson Memorial Hospital (Clinical Practice)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Florida State Bachelor of Science Degree-Nursing
Basic Life Support
High School Diploma
WORK HISTORY
December 2018- Present
Sunrise Community Inc
Working as RN Supervisor
Job Functions/Responsibilities:
1. Monitor and ensure lab work/appointment on all individuals. Call physician to review results and follow through with recommendations when necessary.
2. Assisting PCP
3. Assisting Gastroenterologist
4. Identify along with staff, health concerns/needs of individuals and follow-up to conclusion.
5. Monitor, review and communicate with the Residential Program Director and staff, changes in an individual’s health status and/or medication.
6. Maintain open communication with the physician regarding any unusual observations or health concerns/issues.
7. Medically review all field trip requests, attend when indicated, and ensure that appropriate supplies of medications are available.
8. Ensure that updated detailed reports are received at least daily on hospitalized individuals. Ensure that a daily nursing note is completed on the hospitalized individuals, reporting information received by hospital staff.
9. Review, investigate and report on individual’s absences to workshop and public schools.
10. Review Unusual Incident Report (UIR) and follow-up as necessary.
11. Maintain and update files for ensuring current labs, consultations and follow-up tests or procedures.
May 2019
Piberry Institute,Inc.
Working as a Clinical Instructor
Job Functions/Responsibilities:
1. Preparing undergraduate health sciences students in the classroom, lab, and community facilities in the clinical area, providing effective instructions and assessment during clinical practice.
December 2012 – 2018
Sunrise Community Inc
Working as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Functions/Responsibilities:
1. Perform all professional duties within the scope of licensure and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act ICF/DD regulations.
2. Provide quality nursing services to all Sunrise individuals.
3. Provide and ensure that all medical/nursing services and treatments are delivered in a dignified and least restrictive manner. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
4. Provide professional services to either maintain each individual at or restore each person to his/her optimal health care status.
5. Maintain current licensure, CPR certification and meet all C.E.U. requirements.
6. Identify changes in an individual’s health status and ensure that the appropriate communication, documentation, and follow-ups occur.
7. Ensure the administration of prescribed medications to all individuals per the “Five Rights”.
8. Maintain current and accurate medication information – including MAR, Current Side Effects Sheets, Med Response Profile, Monitoring for Expired Meds, etc.
9. Ensure correct controlled substance documentation/reconciliation/storage.
10. Document and maintain complete records of medical occurrences and medication administration.
11. Complete, send and follow-up on physician consultation forms as necessary regarding health concerns/illnesses of the individuals.
12. Ensure current and appropriate documentation including monthly summaries, Nursing Progress Notes, Seizure records, Menses Records, Medication Histories, Dental Histories, Immunization Records and other pertinent paperwork.
13. Monitor and record vital signs and weights as indicated, and address any abnormalities in the Nursing Notes and monthly summaries. Communicate with Dietitian monthly regarding any weight and nutritional concerns.
14. Accompany individuals on appointments when medically necessary.
15. Also review Form 95 and follow-up as soon as received.
16. Function as an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
17. Function as a medical resource person and provide medical in-services to staff and individuals as needed/assigned.
18. Conduct and/or participate whenever appropriate in training/programming activities of individuals.
19. Ensure accurate supply, maintenance and monitoring of medical/respiratory equipment.
20. Communicate upward/downward per Table of Organization. Keep RN Supervisor informed of all pertinent medical.
Homestead Shelter March 2018- Present
Homestead Shelter December 2016- march 2017
Working as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
Job Function/responsibilities
1. Assists with routine and daily medical needs of the children.
2. Refers children to site physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner as needed for medical care and assists with transfers to a specialist or hospital.
3. Refers children deemed at risk of harm to self or others to site mental health professional.
4. Maintains medical case file with appropriate documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
5. Assists with the operation of the medical clinic.
6. Works closely with case managers and mental health providers.
7. Provides group education on various safety and disease prevention topics to children.
8. Ensures proper plan of care is implemented.
9. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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