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Miami, Florida, United States

• Taking and monitoring patient vital signs• Assisting patients with eating, dressing, and bathing• Administering medication• Communicating changes in patient behavior or health status to nurses, physicians, and family members• Maintaining accurate patient records• Collecting specimen samples when needed• Taking an active part in patient care planning• Overseeing Certified Nursing Assistants andtraining• Preparing patients for transfers or discharge• Assisting in medical procedures• Managing emergency medical situations

Plantation, Florida, United States

-Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.· Communicated pertinent patient information to appropriate members of treatment team.· Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.· Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, beauty shops and shopping.· Offered support, companionship and stimulation with conversation and recreation.· Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care.· Helped patients to complete routine exercises to build mobility.

Miami, Florida, United States

-Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs and other locations.· Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.· Reported changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse.· Assisted patients and families with meals or changing bed linens.· Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care.· Recorded patient heart rate, pulse and blood pressure.

Coconut Grove

Non for profit organization for the underserved population in coconut grove. Served as outreach for the Aids Patients and Asthma patients in pediatrics while running the clinic closely with all medical staff. · Compiled laboratory and x-ray reports, hospital notes and other pertinent data.· Educated patients on prescribed medications, treatments and procedures.· Oversaw patient check-in by pulling charts, verifying data and organizing paperwork.· Supported medical staff by answering phones and preparing supply orders.· Completed intakes, measuring vital signs and documenting symptoms.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Bsn, Gpa 3.8

Activities and Societies: Nursing Society

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

High School Diploma, General Studies