Maria Paz Perea
Dover,NJ
Summary
Driven, hardworking and empathetic emergency room travel Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable, responsible, fast-learner and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical and emergency response experience. Bringing 3 years of full-time nursing experience in the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Community Medical Center
Toms River, NJ
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families of a nursing ration of 1:6.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Clara Maass Medical Center
Belleville, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
South Georgia Medical Center
Valdosta, GA
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Adventist Health White Memorial
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Morristown Memorial Hospital
Morristown, NJ
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Newark Beth Isreal Medical Center
Newark, NJ
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient arrival at the ER during initial phases of acute illness or trauma
- Monitored ER patients of all age ranges and variety of specialties, including alerting physicians or charge nurses to changes in patient status, communicating with patients and their family members in a variety of traumatic situations including stress, grief, shock and pain
- Performed and assisted in medical procedures, such as intubations, cardiac arrests, stroke and sepsis codes, sexual assaults, defibrillations, transfusions, IV insertion and therapy, splinting, conscious sedation, hypothermia and hyperthermia protocol, and cardiac monitoring
- Collaborated and communicated effectively with ER staff of all specialties to provide prompt and life-saving patient care
- Provided orientation and training to new staff, medical students and nursing students.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
- Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.
Certified Medical Assistant
Zufall Health Center
Dover, NJ
04.2013 - 09.2018
- Interview patients of all ages including pediatric patients to obtain medical information
- Measure patient’s vital signs, weight, and height
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician
- Administer injections, remove sutures, change wound dressings
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients of all age ranges
- Obtain EKG using electrocardiograph equipment
- Collect, process and send blood and urine specimens to laboratory
- Office duties include answering clinic phones, and maintain adequate inventory of office supplies, medical supplies and pharmacological agents.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ07.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ05.2018
Certified Medical Assistant -
Berkeley COLLEGE
Dover, NJ05.2012
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation and Assistance
- Care Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Care Oversight
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Accurate Documentation
Certification
New Jersey Board of Nursing License # 26NR20198400
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Client-Centered Counseling and HIV Counseling and Testing at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ- August 2016
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Community Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Clara Maass Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Travel ER Registered Nurse
South Georgia Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2021
COVID-19 Unit RN
Adventist Health White Memorial
01.2021 - 03.2021
COVID-19 Unit RN
Morristown Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Newark Beth Isreal Medical Center
10.2018 - 01.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Zufall Health Center
04.2013 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
College of Saint Elizabeth
Associate of Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
Certified Medical Assistant -
Berkeley COLLEGE