
Compassionate and highly skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in internal medicine and medical-surgical nursing within a hospital setting. Experienced in managing high-acuity patients, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and providing safe, patient-centered nursing care in fast-paced environments. Strong clinical background in patient assessment, medication administration, chronic disease management, admissions and discharges, and emergent patient care. Recognized for leadership, dependability, and serving as a preceptor for newly hired nurses and new graduate nursing staff.
Provided skilled nursing care in internal medicine hospital, managing complex patient conditions and high-acuity situations to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Coordinated individualized patient care by collaborating with physicians, case management, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Monitor, track, and communicate important patient information to physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize treatment planning and patient outcomes.
Perform functional assessments and physical examinations during admissions, transfers, and discharges to identify and report changes in patient condition.
Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, chronic disease management, and discharge instructions.
Administer medications, including controlled narcotics, while maintaining accurate documentation and patient safety standards.
Insert IVs, perform catheterizations, collect specimens, and assist with advanced nursing procedures.
Utilize therapeutic communication and emotional support techniques to comfort patients and families during difficult or high-stress situations.
Serve as a preceptor for newly hired nurses and new graduate nursing staff by providing guidance, education, support, and clinical skill development.
Maintained calm and organized nursing care during emergent situations, demonstrating strong leadership, time management, and critical thinking skills.
Patient assessment and monitoring
Medication administration
Emergency and urgent care
IV insertion and catheterization
Wound care and chronic disease management
Comfort care and end-of-life care
Electronic medical records (EMR)
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Precepting and mentoring nurses
Team leadership and dependability
Bilingual: English and Spanish