Alita Ficarro
Roebling,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 1 year of direct patient care experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to advocating patient needs and delivering individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Select Speciality Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate nursing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and treatment plan adherence.
- Promoted infection control practices, resulting in decreased rates of hospital-acquired infections.
- Prevented medical errors by maintaining accurate medication administration records and closely monitoring potential drug interactions.
- Advocated for patients'' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to appropriate resources and services required for optimal recovery.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients effectively, preventing complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure while promoting weaning success rates.
- Skillfully performed tracheostomy care procedures, minimizing risks associated with airway management in critically ill patients.
- Coordinated wound care interventions for complex wounds, leading to faster healing times and reduced risk of infection.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities regularly, staying current on best practices for delivering high-quality nursing care in the LTAC setting.
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
Campus Eye Group
11.2012 - 10.2019
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and accurately interpreting results for ophthalmologists.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing empathetic pre-and post-operative care and addressing individual concerns.
- Streamlined clinic operations through effective coordination with medical staff, resulting in smoother appointments and increased patient satisfaction.
- Efficiently managed inventory of diagnostic equipment, ensuring timely maintenance and minimizing downtime.
- Provided comprehensive training for junior technicians, fostering a supportive learning environment and improving overall team performance.
- Implemented efficient documentation systems, reducing administrative workload for ophthalmologists and allowing them to focus on direct patient care.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring smooth operations and optimal outcomes for patients.
Waitress
Perkins Family Restaurant
06.2007 - 10.2012
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Streamlined order processing for increased efficiency through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff, sharing best practices and improving overall team performance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA02.2016
High School Diploma -
Hightstown High School
Hightstown, NJ06.2007
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical Judgment
- Electronic Health Records
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Tracheostomy Care
- Infection Control
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Select Speciality Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
Campus Eye Group
11.2012 - 10.2019
Waitress
Perkins Family Restaurant
06.2007 - 10.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Mercer County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Kaplan University
High School Diploma -
Hightstown High School