AMANDA RUGGIERO
Colts Neck,NJ
Summary
A seasoned, professional registered nurse with excellent communication, organization, technical and interpersonal skills; strong analytical/problem-solving and prioritizing abilities; motivated, independent worker and team player; exercise appropriate professional confidentiality. Patient-oriented Nurse with ten years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Emergency Room/Critical Care specialty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Registered Nurse- Emergency Room
Morristown Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medical treatments, and self-care strategies, promoting informed decision making.
- Performed wound care management skillfully using appropriate techniques based on the type of injury or surgical incision involved.
- Served as an advocate for patient rights by addressing concerns regarding their care or treatment plan promptly.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills while assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, leading to improved clinical outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures for accurate diagnoses and prompt treatment initiation.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the physician promptly, contributing to timely interventions.
Per diem Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Richmond University Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Maintained strict infection control practices through the proper use of personal protective equipment and hand hygiene techniques.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delegated tasks effectively to nursing assistants while supervising their performance in adherence to established protocols.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately assessing, planning, and implementing nursing interventions.
Agency Registered Nurse- Emergency Room
Community Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medical treatments, and self-care strategies, promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the physician promptly, contributing to timely interventions.
- Performed wound care management skillfully using appropriate techniques based on the type of injury or surgical incision involved.
- Served as an advocate for patient rights by addressing concerns regarding their care or treatment plan promptly.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills while assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, leading to improved clinical outcomes.
- Adapted quickly to changes inpatient acuity levels and adjusted care plans accordingly to meet evolving needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient management, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
Assistant Nurse Manager- Emergency Department
Bayshore Medical Center
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Enhanced emergency department operations by streamlining communication between nurses, physicians, and support staff.
- Addressed any conflicts or issues that arose within the team promptly, ensuring resolution through appropriate channels.
- Collaborated with staff and peers to create optimal synergy and outcomes.
- Planned new projects or expansions and outlined equipment, staffing and space requirements.
- Coordinated educational programs for nursing staff on evidence-based practices in emergency care management.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions.
- Demonstrated accountability by taking responsibility for decisions, actions and results.
- Mentored new nursing staff to ensure rapid acclimation to the fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care planning and execution.
- Participated actively in recruitment, interviewing and selection processes to maintain a strong team of qualified nursing professionals within the Emergency Department.
- Managed staffing needs during high-volume periods to maintain optimal patient-to-nurse ratios for quality care provision.
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by maintaining thorough documentation and effective handover procedures.
- Assisted in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to enhance overall workflow efficiency.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Riverview Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Room Level One Adult Trauma Center and Level two Pediatric Trauma
Maimonides Medical Center
05.2016 - 05.2021
- Served in a busy hospital working with adult and pediatric patients in triage, ambulance triage, Urgent care, and fast-track
- Responsible for administration medications IV, PO, IM and SQ injections, Foley catheters, EKG's, cardiac monitors, vent patients, ICU patients, applying catheter devices and drawing bloods on daily basis.
- Manage care of clients experiencing medical conditions or surgical procedures.
- Develop plan of care for the client reflecting collaboration with other members of the health care team.
- Perform appropriate treatments as ordered by the physician in an accurate timely manner.
- Administer medications as prescribed and report patient's condition to appropriate personnel.
- Prioritize nursing actions, reflecting patient’s needs, acuity, and desired outcomes.
- Document all care provided accurately and completely according to hospital policy.
- Assume charge responsibility for unit as assigned, facilitating admission, transfers and discharges.
- Prioritize nursing action, reflecting patients need, acuity, and desired outcomes.
- Working in a fast pace setting with Covid positive patients administering Regenron and Bamlanivimab monoclonal antibody infusion.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Consultant Registered Nurse
PREP Center In-Patient Withdrawal and Stabilization Unit
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Assess patients upon admission to develop interim care plan and further assess in depth to contribute to the complete care plan
- Update care plans as warranted and required
- Assess patients and analyze obtained information to develop appropriate interventions to prevent decline; record signs of change in condition
- Assess for intoxication and withdrawal symptoms, and implement the appropriate interventions
- Care for patients with preexisting medical conditions that are experiencing withdrawal symptoms
- Respond to emergencies; decide on type of medical attention; notify the physician when a change in condition occurs.
- Medication administration
- Monitor effects of newly prescribed medications
- Patient teaching on disease process as it relates to substance abuse
- Maintain patient clinical files; keep charts updated; document appropriately
- Communicate status of patients to incoming personnel according to established procedures; communicate with physicians, transcribe, clarify, and implement physicians’ orders.
- Responsible for the shift supervision of the certified nursing assistants and other staff on site.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
09.2016
Associate Degree in Science, Nursing - Nursing
St. Paul’s School of Nursing
Staten Island, NY04.2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- IV Therapy Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Central Line Management
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIH
- TNCC
References
- Kristen Lebow Assistant Nurse Manager at Richmond University Medical Center - 718-818-3045
- Jaclyn Kozlowsky Assistant Nurse Manager at Morristown Medical Center- 973-971-7987
- Alexa Antonacci Charge nurse at Maimonides Medical Center 917-599-6943
Timeline
Agency Registered Nurse- Emergency Room
Morristown Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse- Emergency Room
Community Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Per diem Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Richmond University Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager- Emergency Department
Bayshore Medical Center
07.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Riverview Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse - Emergency Room Level One Adult Trauma Center and Level two Pediatric Trauma
Maimonides Medical Center
05.2016 - 05.2021
Consultant Registered Nurse
PREP Center In-Patient Withdrawal and Stabilization Unit
10.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate Degree in Science, Nursing - Nursing
St. Paul’s School of Nursing