Andrea DaCosta
Johns Creek
Summary
Experienced nurse with many years of bedside nursing. Looking to expand my skills and move onto education. Very fast learner and eager to expand my knowledge in the medical field. Spent many years in multilevel marketing doing sales of all kinds. Outgoing and responsible dependable team player. New found love for IV therapy and preventative health and educating clients on such.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN IV Infusionist
Mobile IV Medics
Atlanta
11.2021 - Current
- Supervised nurse administration of intramuscular and IV medications and vitamins to patients, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, company policies and standards of care.
- Educate patients on the different vitamin therapies and recommended individualized IV therapy based on patient status.
- Follow up with patients to address any questions or concerns or to assure the treatment was a success.
RN Infusionist
Whydrate
Milton
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Supervised intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
RN
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
RN
High Risk Perinatal, Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Assess and manage high risk pregnancies and high risk recovering patients.
Travel RN
ANM Agency
Bronxville
03.2017 - 06.2017
- L&D nurse.
- Responsible for assisting, supporting and educating women during delivery: antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum.
- Specific labor and delivery nurse job duties include: Providing support for the mother during labor.
- Monitoring the fetal heart rate, and mother's vital signs.
- Administering medications per MD orders.
- OR Circulating and Recovery.
Travel RN
Nationwide Nursing
Tulsa
06.2016 - 02.2017
- L&D nurse.
- Responsible for assisting, supporting and educating women during delivery: antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum.
- Specific labor and delivery nurse job duties include: Providing support for the mother during labor.
- Monitoring the fetal heart rate, and mother's vital signs.
- Administering medications per MD orders.
- OR Circulating and Recovery.
Travel RN
Trustaff
Orlando
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Pre-op patients and obtain medical history and do assessment before patient goes to OR for surgery.
- Circulating cesarean sections.
- Recovering cesarean section patients post anesthesia.
- Doing full assessments and monitoring anesthesia levels.
- Communicating with Drs.
- As needed.
L&D Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
Atlanta
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Responsible for assisting, supporting and educating women during delivery: antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum.
- Specific labor and delivery nurse job duties include: Providing support for Education Certifications the mother during labor.
- Monitoring the fetal heart rate, and mother\'s vital signs.
- Administering medications per MD orders.
- OR Circulating and Recovery.
L&D Registered Nurse
Dekalb Medical Center
Decatur
11.2013 - 03.2014
- L&D nurse.
- Responsible for assisting, supporting and educating women during delivery: antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum.
- Specific labor and delivery nurse job duties include: Providing support for the mother during labor.
- Monitoring the fetal heart rate, and mother\'s vital signs.
- Administering medications per MD orders.
- OR Circulating and Recovery.
RN
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
Orlando
03.2011 - 10.2013
- L&D nurse.
- Responsible for assisting, supporting and educating women during delivery: antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum.
- Specific labor and delivery nurse job duties include: Providing support for the mother during labor.
- Monitoring the fetal heart rate, and mother's vital signs.
- Administering medications per MD orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL01.2010
Skills
- Documenting vitals
- IV drug therapy management
- Home visits
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Patient education
- Patient product education
- Independent contractor
Timeline
RN IV Infusionist
Mobile IV Medics
11.2021 - Current
RN
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2021
RN Infusionist
Whydrate
11.2020 - 11.2022
RN
High Risk Perinatal, Northside Hospital Atlanta
06.2017 - 06.2021
Travel RN
ANM Agency
03.2017 - 06.2017
Travel RN
Nationwide Nursing
06.2016 - 02.2017
Travel RN
Trustaff
11.2015 - 05.2016
L&D Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
03.2014 - 11.2015
L&D Registered Nurse
Dekalb Medical Center
11.2013 - 03.2014
RN
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
03.2011 - 10.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College