Ashley Pagano
Old Bridge,NJ
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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Staten Island University Hosptial
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Performed hourly rounds on 34 bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in Telemetry unit.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY01.2014
Skills
- Operational Standards
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Prioritizing Patients
- Patient Stabilization
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse NY 695963
- Licensed Registered Nurse NJ 26NR17965000
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Staten Island University Hosptial
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
05.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
03.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York