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ICU/STEP DOWN RN
Critical Care Summary
  • Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of cardiac and other life-threatening complications associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances
  • Experienced with care of patients involving ventilators, tracheotomies, arterial lines, IVs, central lines, IV pumps, syringe pumps, EKG monitoring, PD catheters, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG-tubes, post-op care, and conscious sedation
  • Responsible for the care of 1-3 critically ill patients in a 9 bed Intensive Care Unit and 6 bed Step Down Unit, ranging from young adult to geriatric; including post-operative, alcohol withdraw, drug overdose, septic shock, respiratory failure, stroke and medically declining patients requiring emergency dialysis, neurological assessments and continuous cardiac monitoring.
  • Assisted critical care physician and respiratory therapist in bedside emergent intubation.
  • Assisted physician in arterial line and PICC line placement.
  • Played key role as part of both the rapid response and code blue teams.
  • Oriented newly hired nurses to the unit.
  • Educated nursing students on how an ICU runs and how to work various monitoring equipment.
  • Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certified through American Heart Association, expires 4/2019ACLS Provider certification, expires 1/2020
Professional Experience
ICU/Step Down RN05/2017 to CurrentJefferson HealthStratford, NJ
  • Experienced with care of patients involving ventilators, tracheotomies, arterial lines, IVs, central lines, IV pumps, syringe pumps, EKG monitoring, PD catheters, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG-tubes, post-op care, and conscious sedation.
  • Responsible for titration of critical drips such as antihypertensive agents, heparin/tPA, anti-arrhythmics, vasopressors, sedatives (propofol, precedex, fentanyl), diuretics, narcotic analgesics, benzodiazepine, epidural/PCA infusions, and insulin drips.
  • Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of cardiac and other life-threatening complications associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
  • Advocate for patients who cannot speak for themselves in situations that require immediate action and act as a liaison between the patient, the patient's family and other healthcare profession.
  • Provides excellent bedside manner and educates patient and care provider or family with the current plan of care.
ICU RN10/2015 to 05/2017The Memorial Hospital of Salem CountySalem, NJ
  • ​Excellent abilities in handling ICU emergency situations.
  • Initiated admissions of new patients from the Emergency Department.
  • Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans in a dynamic critical care environment.
  • Responsible for administration and titration of critical care and sedation medication drips, administering IV medications, antibiotics, IM medications and PO medications according to hospital procedures and policies.
  • Monitored and maintained ventilated patients, tracheostomies, arterial lines, central venous pressure lines, and chest tubes.
  • Keeps abreast of changing techniques in critical care nursing and maintains a high level ofal care.
Contested Paralegal09/1997 to 09/2017Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, P.C.Mt. Laurel, NJ
  • Manage all administrative tasks for two senior partners and an associates.
  • Answering attorney direct lines and monitoring email; serving as liaison between attorney and clients - resolving routine and some complex inquiries.
  • Conserves attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; scheduling couriers, and court reporters,
  • Maintains attorney calendar, recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing2015Thomas Edison State CollegeTrenton, NJ, United States
Associate of Science: Nursing2011Helene Fuld School of NursingBlackwood, NJ
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Jefferson Health
  • The Memorial Hospital of Salem County
  • Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, P.C.

School Attended

  • Thomas Edison State College
  • Helene Fuld School of Nursing

Job Titles Held:

  • ICU/Step Down RN
  • ICU RN
  • Contested Paralegal

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing 2015
    Associate of Science : Nursing 2011

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