Driven registered nurse with 10 years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Virtua Health System
Mount Holly, New Jersey
06.2020 - Current
Administered critical care medications and treatments to patients in intensive care unit.
Monitored vital signs and patient conditions using advanced telemetry equipment.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient status and needs.
Managed complex medical equipment for life support and monitoring purposes.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations.
Trained new staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices in critical care nursing.
Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Registered Nurse
Virtua Health System
Mount Holly, New Jersey
07.2017 - 06.2020
Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and nursing protocols.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
Assisted with patient education on health management and treatment plans.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records.
Developed care plans based on individual patient needs and conditions.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
Registered Medical Assistant
Aesthetic Dermatology
Evesham Township, United States
03.2012 - 09.2016
Collected/tested specimens
Cleaned/stocked exam rooms
Assisted doctors/surgeons with procedures such as, skin biopsies and MOHS surgery.
Performed wound care/suture removals.
Performed urinalysis, vitals, and prepared lab work.
Patient charting on electronic medical record system.
Maintained medical records, updated clients cancer log, submitted melanoma records to the National Cancer Registry.
Scheduled clients' medical appointments.
Monitored expiration of medical supplies/medications.
Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Scheduled clients' medical appointments.
Patient Care Skills
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Nursing
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Diploma - Registered Medical Assistant
Lincoln Technical Institute
Moorestown, New Jersey
Rowan College at Burlington County
Mt. Laurel, NJ
Skills
General laboratory techniques
Sterilization procedures
OSHA regulations
Basic triaging skills
Patient preparation
MOHS surgery
General surgery
HIPAA knowledge
Ordering medical supplies
CPR
Medication administration
Patient monitoring
Care planning
Electronic health records
Patient education
Diagnostic testing
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Care coordination
Team leadership
Diabetes management
Electronic health records management
Resource allocation
Certification
BLS, American Heart Association, 07/15
Clinical Nursing Experience
Medical-Surgical, 1 Semester, Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, Rotations in X-Ray Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Endoscopy
Telemetry, 1 Semester, Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, Rotations in Cardiovascular Recovery
Obstetrics, 1 Semester, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Voorhees, NJ, Rotations in Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, High Risk, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Pediatrics, 1 Semester, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, Rotations in Pediatric Intensive Care, and Pediatric Emergency Department
Alterations in Neuro-Psych and Rehabilitation, 1 Semester, Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Complex Care and Community Health Nursing, 1 Semester, Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, Rotations in Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Trauma/Surgery Care, Rehab, and School health
Critical Care Registered Nurse at Bon Secours Mercy Health, St Elizabeth HospitalCritical Care Registered Nurse at Bon Secours Mercy Health, St Elizabeth Hospital
Critical Care Registered Nurse at Kaleida Health Galasano Childrens Hospital of BuffaloCritical Care Registered Nurse at Kaleida Health Galasano Childrens Hospital of Buffalo