Hi, I’m
AIONGA S. PEREIRA
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Experienced RN, with exceptional skills in organization, leadership, team building, and patient care, with an emphasis on patient safety and satisfaction. My experience in behavioral health, critical care, and research has increased my confidence and competence in providing outstanding patient care with integrity, cultural competence, and compassion.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
4
Certification
Work History
WellStar Douglas HospitalDouglasville
Staff Nurse, Emergency Dept
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Enhance team collaboration by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication among staff members.
- Help implement staff training programs to encourage compliance with safety protocols.
Various Staffing Agencies California, New York, Texas, Virginia
Independent Travel Nurse
05.2018 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring timely updates on critical patient information and facilitating optimal care coordination.
- Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
US Airforce ReserveJoint Base Andrews, MD
459th ASTS, OIC Mental Health
10.2015 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Deployed Oct 2019-Jun 2020 Operation Freedoms Sentinel, Bagram Afghanistan.
- Recognized as instrumental in creating implementing and analyzing infection control outcomes at the start of the pandemic, using international standards of practice.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
Mount Sinai Beth IsraelNew York, NY
Staff Nurse, Emergency Dept
06.2019 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Northwell HealthNew York, NY
Flexstaff
11.2019 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Spearheaded community programs during the pandemic to reduce the transmission of infection and hospital admission.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Bellevue Hospital Center
Staff Nurse, Emergency Dept
08.2014 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects, sharing knowledge and expertise while working together towards common objectives.
- Served as a dependable point of contact between departments and external partners to facilitate clear communication channels throughout project lifecycles.
- Preceptor new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Bellevue Hospital CenterNew York, NY
Staff Nurse, Psychiatry Dept
12.2012 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on the behavioral health unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, behavioral health associates, and unit clerks.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Long Island UniversityBrooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Science, Nursing Major
05.2012
Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Complex Trauma Care
Disaster Recovery Planning
Safety Compliance
Project assistance
Research
SAFE Training
Medication Administration
Patient Safety Maintenance
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in GA (compact), NY and CA.
- TNCC- 08/11/2025
- BLS- 07/30/2024
- PALS-07/30/2024
- ACLS- 12/31/2024
- FEMA Decontamination Team
- FEMA Disaster Preparedness
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Protecting Human Research Participants Certified
References Certificates
References and Certificates available upon request
Research Honors Awards
- NATO Medal Recipient and Army Certificate of Achievement Recipient in Bagram Afghanistan. Meritorious Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal
- Launch and recovery nurse in POTUS directed SERE Operation. Volunteer Instructor of (COSC) Combat Respite Program, contributing to 25% decrease in BH Evacuation, COVID19 care and prevention team.
- Science Education and Civic engagement, International Journal.
- Co-Author of Study of Healthcare-Associated Infections and Multi-Drug Resistance in Brooklyn: An Integrative Approach - https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=http://new.seceij.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Tsenova.pdf&hl=en_US
- Multi Drug Resistance and Nosocomial Infections in Brooklyn New York. Presented in Charlotte, NC at The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) 11/13/10. Mentor by Liana Tsenova MD.
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Dept
WellStar Douglas Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Flexstaff
Northwell Health
11.2019 - 04.2021
Staff Nurse, Emergency Dept
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
06.2019 - 05.2021
Independent Travel Nurse
Various Staffing Agencies
05.2018 - 12.2023
459th ASTS, OIC Mental Health
US Airforce Reserve
10.2015 - 06.2021
Staff Nurse, Emergency Dept
Bellevue Hospital Center
08.2014 - 04.2018
Staff Nurse, Psychiatry Dept
Bellevue Hospital Center
12.2012 - 08.2014
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing Major