ARETHA VAN SLUYTMAN
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center
2022.10 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Patient Care Assistant
Massachusetts General Hospital - Oncology
2021.01 - 2022.06
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Collected lab specimens (blood and urine).
- Documented patient interventions in EPIC.
Mental Health Technician - Emergency Department
University Of Vermont Medical Center
2018.04 - 2020.08
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Assisted RNs with sample collection, rooming patients, and flipping rooms.
- Performed EKGs, glucose finger sticks, and lab draws as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2022
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Mobility Assistance
- Student Precepting
- Trauma recovery (removing sutures/staples)
- Wound Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Performing EKGs
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Medication Administration
- Patient Discharge
- Cardiac Care
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center
2022.10 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Massachusetts General Hospital - Oncology
2021.01 - 2022.06
Mental Health Technician - Emergency Department
University Of Vermont Medical Center
2018.04 - 2020.08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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