Bepsy Jagtap
Passaic
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in Medical-Surgical/Infectious Disease and Telemetry/Critical Care settings, providing high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced acute care environments. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, direct nursing care, IV insertion, medication administration, telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and early recognition of clinical deterioration. Experienced in caring for critically ill patients with complex conditions including cardiac emergencies, sepsis, and respiratory compromise. Proven leadership as Charge Nurse with strong abilities in patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical decision-making, and safe coordination of unit workflow to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
Paterson,NJ
09.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive direct nursing care to patients in a high-acuity Telemetry/Critical Care unit, managing complex medical conditions including cardiac emergencies, sepsis, respiratory distress, arrhythmias, and hemodynamic instability.
- Perform continuous cardiac monitoring, interpret telemetry rhythms, and promptly identify and respond to acute clinical deterioration and life-threatening changes in patient condition.
- Administer critical medications including cardiac drips, anticoagulants, antiarrhythmic, and IV antibiotics while closely monitoring therapeutic response and adverse effects.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, rapid response teams, and interdisciplinary staff to develop and implement timely, evidence-based plans of care for critically ill patients.
- Advocate strongly for patients by recognizing subtle clinical changes, escalating concerns appropriately, and ensuring prompt interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
- Serve in Charge Nurse responsibilities by coordinating unit workflow, managing patient assignments, supporting staff, assisting with admissions/transfers, and ensuring safe patient care delivery during high-acuity shifts.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided comprehensive direct nursing care to patients on a fast-paced Medical-Surgical/Infectious Disease unit, managing diverse acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, monitored vital signs and clinical status, and promptly reported changes in condition to the interdisciplinary team.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments safely while adhering to hospital policies and evidence-based practice.
- Delivered essential nursing care including hygiene assistance, mobility support, wound care, fall prevention, and pain management to promote patient comfort and recovery.
- Served as Charge Nurse during night shift, coordinating unit workflow, delegating assignments, supporting staff, and ensuring safe, efficient patient care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ09-2024
Skills
- Peripheral IV insertion and maintenance, including medication/fluid administration and IV site assessment
- Continuous telemetry monitoring with interpretation of cardiac rhythms, arrhythmia recognition, and prompt escalation of abnormal findings
- Comprehensive patient assessment including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and hemodynamic status monitoring
- Safe administration of oral, IV push, IV piggyback, and continuous infusion medications
- Management of critically ill patients requiring cardiac drips, vasopressors, anticoagulants, and other high-alert medications
- Early recognition of patient deterioration including sepsis, respiratory distress, chest pain, and acute cardiac events
- Specimen collection including blood draws, cultures, and laboratory sample handling
- Wound care, dressing changes, pressure injury prevention, and infection control precautions
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License — New Jersey
- Registered Nurse (RN) License — New York
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
09.2024 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Associate of Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College