Fredy Contreras
Registered Nurse | Medical-Surgical / Acute Care
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About
BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with 12+ years of clinical experience providing patient-centered care in acute care hospital and home-based settings.
Active New York
State RN license with extensive experience in medical-surgical nursing, comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, catheter care, infection prevention, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Experienced in caring for multiple patients in fast-paced clinical environments while prioritizing patient safety, clinical changes, and timely interventions. Strong background in chronic disease management, palliative care, patient education, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
Recognized for compassionate care, sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and attention to detail.
Experience
Staff Registered Nurse | Night Shift - VISTA HERMOSA HOSPITAL - Bogotá, Colombia
(2016-06)
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to 10–20 patients per shift in acute care units, performing head-to-toe assessments, monitoring vital signs, evaluating clinical status, and identifying changes requiring intervention.
- Prioritize nursing care based on patient acuity, clinical condition, provider orders, and safety considerations in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Administer oral, IV, subcutaneous, and palliative medications while following medication-administration procedures, provider orders, and patient-safety protocols.
- Perform peripheral IV insertion, urinary catheterization, gastrostomy and cystostomy care, wound care, and other skilled nursing interventions.
- Monitor patients for therapeutic response, adverse reactions, changes in condition, and potential complications; promptly communicate significant findings to the healthcare team.
Staff Registered Nurse | Home Palliative Care Team - HOSPITAL SANITAS COLOMBIA - Bogotá, Colombia
(2020-01 - 2022-12)
- Delivered skilled nursing care in patients' homes, providing comprehensive assessment and management of individuals with advanced and chronic illnesses.
- Assessed and managed symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, and functional decline, using prescribed pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Administered medications, including opioids and controlled substances, according to prescribed treatment plans and established medication-safety and documentation procedures.
- Performed wound care, IV therapy, catheter maintenance, and other skilled nursing procedures in the home setting.
- Monitored patients for changes in condition and communicated significant findings to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Educated patients and caregivers regarding medications, disease progression, symptom management, safety, and end-of-life care.
- Trained family caregivers in safe assistance with activities of daily living and basic nursing care.
- Supported patients and families with advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making based on individual goals and preferences.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation to support continuity of care and interdisciplinary communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina (2014-07)
Specialization - Pedagogy and Teaching - Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina (2016-11)
