A dedicated, energetic, and compassionate healthcare professional seeking an RN position in your reputable
hospital's Intensive Care Unit, to deliver an exceptional level of patient care that genuinely impacts healthcare
outcome.
Skills
Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to adapt and
function very well under
pressure
Excellent
critical thinking skills
Proven
ability to multitask efficiently in sensitive ICU environment
Excellent team player with high level of autonomy
Strong clinical judgment
Professional bedside manner
Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
Letter of
recognition for excellent patient care by President of Trinitas Regional
Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ.
National
Deans' list 2006
Union
County College (NJ) Athlete of the year 2006.
Union
County College Scholar Athlete (NJ) of the year 2006
Member of Phi Theta
Kappa (Union County College chapter), NJ.
Multiple
scholarship recipient at Union County College, NJ and Rutgers University, NJ.
Work History
Trauma ICU RN, 09/2016 to Current Texas Health Harris Methodist – Fort Worth, TX
Assessing,
planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in Trauma ICU.
Providing careful and appropriate Nursing interventions in emergency situations
Providing IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing, and many other medical procedures
Preparing patients for surgery and other diagnostic testing.
Incorporating age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care.
Initiating action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
Maintaining continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers
Maintaining professional accountability and enhanceing nursing skills
Serving as patient advocate Communicates per department expectations
ICU RN, 04/2015 to 08/2016 Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Elizabeth, NJ
Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in MICU, SICU, and CCU.
Performing patient education according to unit standards for all patient types and age groups.
Setting up and monitoring medical equipment and devices such as cardiac/hemodynamic monitors,
mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.
Collaborating with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on
identified needs and assessment data.
Assisting physicians with procedures such as bedside bronchoscopy, endoscopy, intubation, chest
tube insertion, central line insertions and elective cardioversion.
Advocating for patient and family needs, and providing emotional support for patients and their families.
Providing care for patients after surgical procedures such as Craniotomy, Exploratory Laparotomy,
Femoral Popliteal Bypass, Cardiac Catheterization, and therapeutic hypothermia patients as well.
Rehabilitation RN, 02/2013 to 10/2015 Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation – West Orange, NJ
Performed charge nurse duties.
RN preceptor.
Assessed the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual dimensions of clients and their families,
as well as their educational and discharge needs in order to formulate nursing diagnoses.
Implemented a plan of care by providing nursing care and education directly or through ancillary
personnel, as needed, to maintain and restore function and prevent complications and further loss.
Coordinated nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary
rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals.
Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients on ventilators and those with or without a
tracheostomy by utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation.
Nursing Assistant (PCT), 04/2012 to 12/2012 Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation – Chester, NJ
Worked in the Brain injury, Orthopedic and Stroke units
Obtained and recorded vital signs and EKG as directed.
Assisted patients with daily activities and reinforced rehabilitation techniques as directed to maximize
patient recovery.
Answered all patient call lights promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 2012 University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; School of Nursing - Newark, NJ
Bachelor of Science: Biological Sciences, 2009 Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ
Majored in Biological Sciences
Member of
Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (M.A.P.S - RU-N Chapter).
Associate of Science: Biochemistry, 2006 Union County College - Cranford, NJ
Academic peer tutor in Math, Physics and Chemistry
Certifications
Registered Nurse
State of Texas
Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
