New Jersey State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Med/Surg, long term, and outpatient ambulatory care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with physicians to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Skills
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Unit administration
Coordinating referrals
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Colostomy care familiarity
Acute and rehabilitative care
Patient Care
Strong medical ethic
Patient education and counseling
Patient Management
Medication and IV administration
Documenting vitals
IV and venipuncture certified
Tracheostomy care
Patient relations
Patient care planning
Infant CPR certified
Culturally sensitive
Patient discharging
Flow sheet charting
Gastrostomy tube care
Immunization skills
Infectious disease control
Vascular care understanding
SBAR communication
Follow-up calls
Body mechanics knowledge
Taking vitals
Long-Term Care
Inpatient and outpatient care
Geriatric treatment knowledge
IV drug therapy management
Intake and discharge
Medical assessment
Education and Training
Raritan Valley Community CollegeSomerville, NJExpected in 05/2009 ā āAssociate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Certifications
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through May 2022
Experience
Baptist Health South Florida - Registered Nurse Miami, FL, 09/2012 - Current
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.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Delivered care to 8-10 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 40-bed medical-surgical unit.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 105-bed long-term care unit.
Baptist Health South Florida - Registered Nurse Coral Gables, FL, 06/2018 - 08/2021
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
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.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Delivered care to 30 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Baptist Health South Florida - Registered Nurse Boca Raton, FL, 06/2017 - 06/2018
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
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