ESTHER BLANC

*** ** ********* **** ***** LUCIE, FL 34953 561-***-**** adldcs@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Authorized to work in the US for any employer Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical and behavioral health care. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Skills

Infection Control And Aseptic Procedures

Precepting

Staff Supervision

Intravenous Therapy

Work History

Registered Nurse 08/2020 to Current

Favorite Health Care Staffing – Miami Beach, FL

Admissions, Assessment, IV meds administration.

Report any abnormal findings to MD.

Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.

Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.

Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.

Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.

Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.

Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.

Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.

Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Managed over 60 calls per day

Registered Nurse 12/2019 to 07/2020

Bethesda Health – Boynton Beach, FL

Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.

Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.

Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.

Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.

Managed about 60 calls per day.

RN Charge Nurse 09/2017 to 07/2020

Cleveland Clinic Martin – Port Saint Lucie, FL

ASSIGN CLIENTS TO, DUAL DIAGNOSIS, BAKER ACT PT, NURSING GROUP, ADMISSIONS, PROVIDE PT'S SAFETY WHILE ON FACILITY.

Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.

Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.

Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.

Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.

Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.

Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.

Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.

Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.

Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.

Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.

Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Manage Over 40 calls per day

Registered Nurse 01/2016 to 06/2017

Main Detention – West Palm Beach, FL

Remarkable experience of working in addiction and behavioral related field Outstanding experience working with diverse population and strong understanding of multicultural issues Ability to assess medical and psychological problems in patients Ability to work as team member with diversified staff Accomplishments Ability to educate patients and families as regards HIV, TB, and other diseases.

In depth knowledge of blood borne and air borne pathogens, risk reduction methodologies Proficiency to work in recovery environment and managed care representatives Proficiency to provide medical lectures to clients regularly Excellent communication skills.

Obtained telephone and written orders and documented those properly.

Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

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

Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and 50 prior treatment.

Managed nurses and nursing activities in 50-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.

Managed 6 nurses and nursing activities in 50-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.

Registered Nurse 01/2015 to 01/2016

Lake View Care Center – Delray Beach, FL

Assisted in thediagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.

Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.

Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.

Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.

Utilized variety of technical equipment, including stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers, to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.

Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.

Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Licensed Practical Nurse 01/2015 to 06/2015

CSIdentity Corporation – West Palm Beach, FL

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

Assisted with admissions, discharges, and transfers

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

Licensed Practical Nurse 02/2014 to 01/2015

VITAS Healthcare Corporation – Boynton Beach, FL

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.

Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Examined and observed patients to detect injuries or symptoms requiring immediate medical attention, including blood in urine, open wounds and bruises.

Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Licensed Practical Nurse 01/2009 to 06/2014

Avante At Boca – Boca Raton, FL

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.

Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.

Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.

Assist patients with tube feeding, medications administrations, nebulizer treatment, trach care etc.

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing Science 11/2019

Grand Canyon University - Aryzona Phenix

Associate of Science: Registered Nurse 01/2013

TechniPro Institute - West Palm Beach, FL

Majored in Nursing

LPN Certification: Nursing 04/2008

Hope Care College - West Palm Beach, FL

Majored in Nursing

Elected Captain of 2008 Class

Member of Academy of Health honor society

High School Diploma 06/1995

Out of Country - Haiti

Accomplishments

Ability to educate patients and families as regards HIV, TB and other diseases.

In depth knowledge of blood borne and air borne pathogens, risk reduction methodologies Proficiency to work in recovery environment and managed care representatives Proficiency to provide medical lectures to clients regularly Excellent communication skills.

Obtained telephone and written orders and documented those properly.

Skills Used Assisted in identification of medical, emotional, and social needs of the client throughout the treatment process.

Assessed medical and psychological problems and reported significant findings to the physician and appropriate counselor.

Completed assessment, and chemical dependency and suicide history.

Administer medications to clients and provided appropriate education to clients in the treatment program.

Provided regularly scheduled medical lectures to clients.

Administered TB tests to clients in accordance to.

Adhered to Patient Rights as outlined in licensure manual.

Licensed Practical Nurse Nuvista Linving wellington - Wellington, FL March 2012 to January 2016 Responsibilities Maintain report of care and assessment, medication administration as order, dressing change, G-tube care feeding.

Monitor Hip and knee surgery patient for s/s of infection.

Assisted with training of staff.

Work as a cardiac muse.

Report any changes to physicians and supervisor.

Accomplishments Team worker, help with new staff training, and Assisted with admittance and discharged of pt.

Skills Used Able to do EKG on cardiac pt and report any abnormalities.

Licensed Practical Nurse Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center.

New York, NY May 2010 to June 2011 Responsibilities Provide Health Care Service to patients safely.

Administered medications as per MD's order.

Work as nursing supervisor.

Delegate assignment to personnel Communicate patients status with MD Licensed Practical Nurse Moshulu Parkway Nursing and rehab center.

Bronx, NY January 2009 to May 2011 Responsibilities G-tube care feeding administration Practical nursing duties as per long-term facility Provide wound care of all stages and document.

License Practical Nurse Boulevard Manor Nursing and Rehab - Boynton, Fl July 2007 to November 2008 Responsibilities Assigned to provide pt's care.

Assigned with admittance and discharge of pt.

Perform clinical tasks according to Rehab policies.

Assisted in the orientation of new staff members.

Assessed patients conditions and advised of changes in status.

Monitor and maintained patient charts.

Certifications

Registered Nurse

First Aid/CPR Certified

ACLS

Stroke

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