Kiara M Colón Torres
San Juan
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a strong clinical background, adept interpersonal skills, and technical expertise. Proficient in EMR charting, medication administration, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care. Known for prioritizing quality and efficiency in leadership roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Hospital Pavia Santurce
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse
Dr. Javier Ruiz Aburto, Cardiovascular Surgeon
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
05.2016
Skills
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Emergency Interventions
- Critical care nursing
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Reliable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Certified BLS & ACLS, provided by the American Heart Association- 2024-2025
- Critically Ill Patient Management, provided by Universidad Profesional Dr. Carlos Borrero- 2020
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Hospital Pavia Santurce
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dr. Javier Ruiz Aburto, Cardiovascular Surgeon
07.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
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