Hardworking nursing professional bringing over 5 years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about patient safety and critical thinking , IV and patient requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Skills
Intravenous Therapy
Preventative Health
Precepting
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Infection Control Measures
Setting Up Referrals
Patient Check-Ins
Staff Supervision
ER/ ICU / COVID negative pressure/ Airborne patient care
Work History
06/2019 to Current
BSN, RN Rwj Barnabas – Toms River, NJ,
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Led successful 10 person team comprised of RNs and ancillary staff.
ER/ PCU / ICU experience as part as overflow staff in the hospital
COVID PCU since march 2020 to november 2020
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care for patients daily.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
03/2018 to 08/2018
RNArchcare – Valhalla, NY,
Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
08/2016 to 06/2018
Registered NurseMount Sinai Hospital – City, STATE,
Evaluated patient response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay.
Adhered to ANA Code of Ethics for nurses and maintained confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters to protect human and legal rights of patient and family.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Expected in 08/2018 to to
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ GPA:
Expected in 12/2015 to to
Associate of Science: Nursing Mattia College - Miami, FL GPA:
Expected in 01/2012 to to
Associate of Science: Medical Assisting Dade Medical College - Miami - Miami, FL GPA:
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