Andrea Tito
North Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated registered nurse with a strong background in medical-surgical nursing. Known for consistently providing exceptional patient care and thriving in collaborative team environments. Actively seeks out opportunities to enhance patient quality and eager to embrace new leadership responsibilities. Adaptable and proactive, recognized for possessing robust clinical skills and effectively adapting to evolving patient requirements with efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Mentored new staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Utilized Epic software to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Clinical Care Technician (CCT)/Mental Health Associate (MHA)
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, blood sugar levels, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
First Responder Volunteer
Highland Park First Aide Squad
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Improved patient care by efficiently assessing and stabilizing patients during medical emergencies.
- Increased patient comfort during transport by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Supported fellow EMTs through active participation in shift debriefings, discussing challenges faced during calls to foster collective learning experiences.
Case Manager Intern
Tri-County Care Management Organization
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted families in navigating complex legal processes related to custody disputes or domestic violence situations.
- Strengthened parent-child relationships through facilitating supervised visitations and coaching on effective communication skills.
- Coordinated with other professionals, such as therapists, medical providers, and school personnel, to holistically address the unique needs of each family.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through empathetic listening, non-judgmental support, and consistent follow-up on their progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Online12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2018
Skills
- ACLS certification
- CPR/AED certification
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Administration of blood transfusions
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Central line management
- EMR systems
- Intake and discharge processes
- Informed clinical decision-making
- Bilingual proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Care Technician (CCT)/Mental Health Associate (MHA)
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
03.2021 - 08.2022
First Responder Volunteer
Highland Park First Aide Squad
01.2019 - 12.2019
Case Manager Intern
Tri-County Care Management Organization
09.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middlesex County College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University
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