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REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT/ONCOLOGY NURSE
Summary

Patient-driven Registered Nurse considered a talented leader and an enthusiastic employee. A team player with the ability to remain poised even in the most stressful environments.

Skills
  • Monitoring
  • Assessment
  • IV and venipuncture certified
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Professional Bedside manner
  • HIPPA Compliance
  • SBAR communication
  • Good interpersonal communication skills
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
  • Chemotherapy administration
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
Experience
Company NameApril 2018 to CurrentRegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Oncology Nurse
City, State
  • Coordinates care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Administers medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitors and records patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, medication side effects, and symptom management
  • Educate patients regarding their disease, treatment plan and possible side effects.
  • Conducts post-op reviews, monitor patients' vitals and fluids to reach optimal care targets.
  • Care for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
  • Treats patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Administers oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Administers chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
  • Monitors and educates nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Assess patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients in a mixed bed medical-surgical/ oncology unit
  • Maintains composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Promotes kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
  • Performs wound care, colostomy care, trach care and suctioning, Pleurx catheter drainage, indwelling catheter/bladder irrigation and peritoneal dialysis.
  • Acts as a Charged nurse on a routine basis.
  • Leads and coordinates multidisciplinary rounds to provide the most appropriate and quality of care to all patients in the unit.
Company NameApril 2017 to November 2017Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
City, State
  • Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
  • Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Provided quality of nursing care to critically ill patients on ventilator support but not limited to initiating, monitoring, titrating and maintaining IV drip medications .
  • Tracheostomy care/suctioning & ventilator maintenance.
  • Administered blood and blood products transfusions.
Company NameAugust 2016 to April 2017Registered Nurse
City, State
  • Maintained a high quality of nursing care to a short and long term care patients in a skilled nursing facility on a 40-50 bed unit capacity.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Carried out physician's orders of medications and treatments with cases such as rehabilitation, hospice, tracheotomy, wounds and dementia/ Alzheimer care
  • Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary disciplines to coordinate and meet healthcare objectives.
  • Performed medication administration and respiratory treatments.
  • Monitor all aspects of patient care including diet and physical activity.
Company NameSeptember 2011 to May 2015Medical Assistant
City, State
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
  • Resolved and clarified issues with patient medications and collaborated with local pharmacies.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
  • Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
  • Communicated with patients by phone and via written correspondence.
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
Education and Training
Capella UniversityJune 2020Bachelor of Science: NursingCity, State
Trinitas School of NursingMay 2015Associate of Science: NursingCity
Drake College of BusinessJune 2005DIploma: Medical AssistanceCity
Elizabeth High SchoolJune 2004High School DiplomaCity, State
Certifications
  • Professional Registered Nurse, New Jersey
  • Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) (2019-Present)
  • PICC removal certified within the hospital
  • Adult Intravenous certification.
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Capella University
  • Trinitas School of Nursing
  • Drake College of Business
  • Elizabeth High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Oncology Nurse
  • Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
  • Registered Nurse
  • Medical Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing
    Associate of Science : Nursing
    DIploma : Medical Assistance
    High School Diploma

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