Focused and compassionate nursing professional offering patient care experience in pediatric settings for over 9 years.
Highly dedicated performer providing exceptional clinical and patient communication skills, knowledgable in providing treatment to newborns, children and adolescents with a variety of medical conditions.
Obtain a Pediatric Nurse position that will facilitate my growth and development as a Registered Nurse.
Core Qualifications
Excellent teamwork skills
Insertion and management of peripherally placed venous catheters
Family-centered care
Successful diagnosis/treatment of childhood illnesses
Care and management of eating disorder patients
Monitoring of video EEG/seizure patients
Venipuncture/blood draw expert
Culturally sensitive
Professional bedside manner
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 2006 - Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ GPA:
Certifications
New Jersey State Licensed Registered Nurse, expires 5/31/2016.
IV certified certified since 2007.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, expires 11/2016.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, expires 6/2016.
Professional & Volunteer Experience
Pediatric Nurse Extern, 05/2005 - 07/2005 The Brooklyn Hospital Center – Brooklyn, NY,
• Assessment of pediatric and step down pediatric patients and family needs • Assist with Admission Assessments and Discharges • Direct personal care of patients • Perform basic clinical skills safely and competently with preceptor guidance • Prioritize and organize nursing care • Document patient assessment, interventions, outcomes and education • Effective communication with patients and colleagues • Monitor IVs and IV pumps • Monitoring and documentation of patient intake and output
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Unit, 02/2007 - Current Interim Healthcare – Houston, TX,
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of pediatric patients ages 0-21 years old with various medical conditions on a 22-bed inpatient unit
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Administered medication and prescribed therapies and recorded adverse reactions and outcomes.
Provided pre and post operative care including wound care, vital sign monitoring and preparation for surgery and facilitated management of post-operative patients through discharge.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Utilized the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients served
Collaborated with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidenced based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.
Demonstrated and embraced the PRIDE core values (Professionalism, Respect, Involvement, Dignity and Excellence) in every aspect of my job
Installed IV lines and performed phlebotomy duties to obtain blood samples.
Interpret test results and develop preliminary treatment plans under physician guidance.
Charted and logged patient activity regularly for physician review.
Functions as the charge nurse including managing the nursing needs of the unit
Staff Nurse, 07/2006 - 11/2006 Saint Barnabas Medical Center – City, STATE,
• Admissions and Discharges • Drawing up and Administering medications • Administration of blood products • Take verbal and telephone orders • Direct personal care of patients • Maintaining and adjusting IV flow rates and setting up IV pumps • Transcribe orders from patient’s chart • Setting up oxygen • Transferring patients • Dressing changes • Effective communication with patients, families and colleagues pertaining to patient’s condition • Monitoring of video EEG patients
Volunteer, 11/2011 - 03/2012 Make Cures Happen – City, STATE,
Participated in the Nike Women's Half Marathon (a race to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) and raised funds through the Make Cures Happen fundraising program, which gives endurance sports event participants the opportunity to bring help and hope to patients battling cancer.
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