PEARL P. CRUZ

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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 20 years experience in different areas of Nursing.

Background in Nursing management and education.

Supervisory skills; specifically in performance evaluation, peer teaching / coaching, decision-making, inter-personal relations.

Professional communication (verbal and written) skills; fluency in English.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1.Staff Nurse – Travel Nurse (AYA Healthcare) Medical Surgical /Telemetry

St. Joseph Hospital Tampa Florida

30- 38 bed capacity

NPR – 1: 5-6

July 18, 2021 – May 30, 2022

Provides quality acute nursing care for patients with Covid, Pre and post surgical patient, Cardiac, Hepatic, Renal, Bowel Disorders, Orthopedic and Pulmonary diseases.

Cares for Diabetic and dialysis patients as well as patients with non healing wounds.

Prepares patients for procedures and diagnostic tests.

Administer medications, blood and blood products and monitor patients for adverse reactions.

Responsible for maintaining documentation, which reflects health care and treatment plans for every patient. Evaluates patient's response to care and treatment, and patient disposition.

Provides patient and family education in disease states, expectations, medications, and home health care.

Monitors patient changes in condition and report to charge RN and doctor.

Offer key recommendations to doctors regarding changes in plan of care or therapy based on knowledgeable observations.

Provide supervision to Patient Care Techs.

2.Staff Nurse – Travel Nurse (Medpro Staffing ) Medical Surgical/ Telemetry

University of Miami

30 bed capacity 8North

NPR- 1:5

May 6, 2021- July 7, 2021

Provides quality acute nursing care for patients with multisystem health issues. (Hepatic and Biliary disorder, Pacreatic disease, Bowel disorder, Kidney disease, Cardiovascular disease, Fall, Dialysis patients, Diabetes Mellitus, Non healing wounds, Orthopedic and Pulmonary disease.

Responsible for maintaining documentation, which reflects health care and treatment plans for every patient. Evaluates patient's response to care and treatment, and patient disposition.

Prepares patients for stress testing, echocardiograms, peripheral diagnostic studies, cardiac catheterization procedures and the operation room.

Administers blood and blood product transfusions and monitor patients for adverse reactions.

Performs blood draws peripherally and/or via CVC and PICC lines for laboratory work ups.

Monitors/manages chest tubes, NG tubes, JP drains, PD catheters, nephrostomy tubes and urinary catheters.

Performs wound care and manage wound vacuum.

Prepares and administer oral, rectal, NG/PEG tubes, SUBQ, IM, IV, and record prescribed medications.

Assess patient for pain and anxiety management followed by implementation for needs.

Provides patient and family education in disease states, expectations, medications, and home health care.

Monitors patient changes in condition and report to charge RN and doctor.

Offer key recommendations to doctors regarding changes in plan of care or therapy based on knowledgeable observations.

Provide supervision to Patient Care Techs.

3.Assistant Nurse Manager – Multisystem Medical surgical/ Telemetry

Adventhealth Orlando

38 bed capacity 4South

NPR – 1:5-6

January 2019- Present

Supports the Nurse Manager and Director in overall operations of the unit

Oversee nurses during the shift.

Assess other nurses' performance, guiding and motivating other members of the staff, completing administrative tasks, and ensuring a high level of patient care.

Assures the maintenance of safety, respect and dignity of residents, staff and most importantly the patients.

Responsible and accountable for the nursing care function, activities and, development of the Patient Care Tech in the unit.

Assures that excellent patient experience is maintained all throughout patient stay.

Reports nurse evaluation and productivity monthly.

Accountable for maintaining accurate narcotic count every shift.

Work collaboratively with MD, Case Managers and other members of the health care team to discuss patients' conditions and medical needs.

Organize and assign staff/patient and patient care fairly based on patient’s acuity and delegate staff nurse duty.

Participates in inter-disciplinary nursing team meetings to improve policies/procedures and to ensure adherence to safety procedures.

Perform rounds during the shift to ensure that proper care was being rendered and nursing personnel are performing their work assignments that comply with the policies and procedures established by the facility and is within the acceptable nursing standards.

Assists with the admittance and discharge of patients and assure continuity of service and care.

Ensured that all nursing personnel assigned, complied with the written policies and procedures established by the facility.

Complete incident reports as necessary.

Completes and submit End –of-shift report to Nursing Director, Nurse Manager, Asst. Nurse Managers and Charge nurses.

2. Charge Nurse- Multisystem Unit

Adventhealth Orlando

25 bed capacity unit – 7TWR Multisystem Med Surg- Telemetry

July 2018- December 2018

Charge Nurse –MultiSystem unit

Adventhealth Orlando (Florida Hospital Orlando)

Orlando, Florida

15- 17 bed capacity unit – 3NW Med Tele/Med surge

NPR: 1: 2

ALOS: 3- 7 days

August 2016- February 2018

Oversee other nurses and also involved in treating a limited number of patients.

Assess other nurses' performance, guiding and motivating other members of the staff, completing administrative tasks, and ensuring a high level of patient care.

Assures the maintenance of safety, respect and dignity of residents, staff and most importantly the patients.

Responsible and accountable for the nursing care function, activities and, development of the Patient Care Tech in the unit.

Assessed patient’s condition upon admission and daily thereafter. Participated in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.

Report changes in patient's condition or other matters that needs immediate attention. Activates Rapid Response Team for further evaluation and treatment.

Communicates patient's condition to the physician. Note and carries out physician orders.

Administer medications, treatments and diagnostic tests as ordered by the physician following facility protocol.

Accountable for maintaining accurate narcotic count every shift.

Work collaboratively with MD, Case Managers and other members of the health care team to discuss patients' conditions and medical needs.

Organize and assign staff/patient assignments and patient care fairly based on patient’s acuity and delegate staff nurse duty.

Participates in inter-disciplinary nursing team meetings to improve policies/procedures and to ensure adherence to safety procedures.

Perform rounds during the shift to ensure that proper care was being applied and nursing personnel are performing their work assignments that comply with the policies and procedures established by the facility and is within the acceptable nursing standards.

Assists with the admittance and discharge of patients and assure continuity of service and care.

Ensured that all nursing personnel assigned, complied with the written policies and procedures established by the facility.

Complete accident and incident reports as necessary.

Completes and submit End –of-shift report to Nursing Director, Nurse Manager, Asst. Nurse Managers and Charge nurses.

2. Registered Nurse- Multiple System unit

Florida Hospital Orlando

Orlando, Florida

1, 177 bed capacity Hospital (Acute care)

15- 17 bed capacity unit – 3NW Med Tele/Med Surg

NPR: 1: 5

ALOS: 3- 7 days

August 17, 2015- August 2016

Provides quality acute nursing care for patients with any health issues but mostly patients with Hepatic and Biliary disorder, Pacreatic disease, Bowel disease, Sickle cell crisis, Acute Kidney disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cardiovascular disease, Fall, Dialysis patients, Diabetes Mellitus, Non healing wounds, Orthopedic and Pulmonary disease.

Responsible for maintaining documentation, which reflects health care needs of every patient, care and treatment provided, patient's response to care and treatment, and patient disposition.

Prepares patients for stress testing, echocardiograms, peripheral diagnostic studies, cardiac catheterization procedures and the operation room.

Administers blood and blood product transfusions and monitor patients for adverse reactions.

Performs blood draws peripherally and/or via CVC and PICC lines for laboratory work ups

Monitors/manages chest tubes, NG tubes, JP drains, PD catheters, nephrostomy tubes and urinary catheters.

Performs wound care and manage wound vacuum.

Prepares and administer oral, rectal, NG/PEG tubes, SUBQ, IM, IV, and record prescribed medications.

Assess patient for pain and anxiety management followed by implementation for needs

Provides patient and family education in disease states, expectations, medications, and home health care

Monitors patient changes and reports conditions to charge RN and doctor.

Offer key recommendations to doctors regarding changes in plan of care or therapy based on knowledgeable observations.

Provide supervision to Patient Care Techs.

Contributes leadership and guidance to staff as the Unit Team Leader for the night shift.

3. Registered Nurse

Health South Rehabilitation Hospital

Altoona, PA

80 bed capacity Hospital (Sub Acute)

33 bed capacity- South Wing Unit

NPR: 1:10 -15

ALOS: 14-21 days

May 2014- July 2015

Provided acute care rehabilitation for patients who suffered from Brain injury, spinal injury, Cardiac problems, Stroke, neurological disorders, Diabetes Mellitus and Orthopedic conditions.

Some diagnosis handled: Aneurysm, Seizure, Brain tumor, Paralysis, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravis, Carpal tunnel, Tumors, Arthritis.

Completed a thorough neurovascular assessment upon admission and develops, implements and evaluates an individualized care plan for each patients.

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

Inserted/maintained/discontinue urinary catheters, IV lines, NG tube

Provided pre op care to patient for surgery/ procedure

Performed wound care, dressing change

Administered medications, respiratory care, nutrition care, hygiene care and monitors blood glucose.

Monitored/ maintained tubes and drains

Administered enemas, assist with elimination. Collect specimens as needed.

Worked with the patient, family and healthcare team in formulating and meeting

goals.

Reassessed the patient’s condition and progress toward goal.

Communicated abnormal findings of assessment and/or changes in patient condition to physical and/or nursing management

Documented care and changes in patient condition, completion of nursing intervention, results of assessments and patients response to care and services received

Instructed patient and caregivers on tests, procedures, treatment, and medications in easily understandable terms.

Provided continuous care and education to patients and family.

Utilized Krames programs for patient education

4. RN Supervisor

Altoona Center of Nursing Care (Long Term Care)

Altoona, PA

Bed Capacity: 120 beds

Bed per Unit: 60

Feb 2012 – May 2014

Provided care to Geriatric patients with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Orthopedic, Cardiology, Pulmonary, Diabetes, Wound Care, Palliative and Respite care.

Assessed, planned, implemented, documented, coordinated, and managed patient care in keeping with facility’s standards

Communicated and collaborated with patients, family members, physicians and allied health care professionals in achieving quality in patient care

Coordinated with Social Service, Activities, Therapy, RNAC, Restorative Nurse, Dietary and other departments to meet the needs of the resident.

Performed thorough assessment on patients to recognize suitable nursing interventions

Administered intravenous fluids and medications.

Performs blood draws peripherally and/or via PICC line for laboratory work ups

Maintain and manage central line, nasogastric tube, PEG, nephrostomy tubes, colostomy and urinary catheter.

Complete admission assessments.

Reported changes in patient’s status to physicians and carry out orders.

Sent resident to emergency department as ordered.

Delegated and directed appropriate assignments to LPNs and unlicensed workers

Destroyed discontinued medications and narcotics per facility’s protocols.

Prepared staffing assignments for the next shift.

Oversees overall functions of the unit.

Trained and counseled new nurses

Monitored completeness of unit supplies and ensures proper functioning of equipment.

Provided a safe environment for residents and employees.

Utilized healthcare software for documentation

Used Omnicell for medication dispense.

TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

Florida Board of Nursing License- Expiration April 30, 2023

Charge Nurse 2017 Leadership Journey (August 2017)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1993 –1997)

University of Santo Tomas

España Manila, Philippines

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