Coralis Chico, RN
San Juan
Summary
Qualified Florida State Board-Certified Registered Nurse trained in elderly, psychosocial, pediatrics, maternity and neonatal care with one year of experience in Emergency Department and eight months of experience in PACU and OR. Strongly committed, proficient and diplomatic, able to connect quickly with clients and to work efficiently with physicians, associates and other health care professionals even in stressful and complex situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IV Therapy Nurse
VIVa Wellness Lounge
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered IV minerals and vitamins
Registered Nurse, PACU & OR
Palms Wellington Surgical Center
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents.
- Provided direct patient care and stabilized patients after surgeries.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participating in setting up the operating room for surgeries including opening sterile instruments.
- Assisted surgeons in patient positioning prior to surgery.
- Preparing surgical site under sterile techniques.
Registered Nurse
Family Medical Center
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Administered medications via IV and intramuscular injections.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices.
- Administered vaccinations.
- Interviewed patients and charted their vital signs before their appointment with the physician.
Registered Nurse, Dermatology Clinic
ARC Dermatology
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted the dermatologist in minor surgeries for skin cancer or cysts removals.
- Performed unsupervised procedures like removing Seborrheic Keratosis and using the cautery while maintaining all the aseptic measures.
- Oriented patients and families about the importance of using sunscreen on a daily basis in order to avoid skin diseases.
- Administered IM anti-inflammatory medications.
- Evaluated patients with stitches after surgery and remove them if necessary.
- Collecting specimens for pathology.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
ASEM-Centro Médico
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with health care providers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment, IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs.
- Triaged and classified patients in order of priority using my physical assessment skills and critical thinking.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs, interpreted laboratories results and carefully documented findings.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries trauma related, administered sedatives and collaborated in different procedures like lumbar punctures.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries and gunshot wounds.
- Floated in Critical Care Unit inside the ER to be in charge of up to 6 critical patients including ventilators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Interamericana
Arecibo06.2017
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Procedure Assistance
- Compassionate and Caring
- Instrument Sterilization
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of Florida, 2022 #9593772
Registered Nurse, Puerto Rico
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
Languages
Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
IV Therapy Nurse
VIVa Wellness Lounge
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU & OR
Palms Wellington Surgical Center
05.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Family Medical Center
02.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Dermatology Clinic
ARC Dermatology
02.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
ASEM-Centro Médico
12.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Interamericana
Registered Nurse, State of Florida, 2022 #9593772
Registered Nurse, Puerto Rico
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
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