Beverly Patriarca
New Castle,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. John’s Specialty Care Center, excelling in patient assessments and direct care. Proven ability to enhance documentation accuracy and streamline processes, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Strong critical thinking and communication skills foster effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to implement tailored care plans.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. John’s Specialty Care Center
Mars, PA
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes accurately for care continuity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering understanding of treatment protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in resident conditions, escalating concerns as necessary for timely intervention.
- Streamlined documentation processes within electronic health records system, improving accuracy and access to patient information.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Cranberry Place
Cranberry, PA
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions were applied.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Avalon Place
New Castle, PA
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, optimizing workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
O.R Staff Nurse
Dr. Erfan & Bagedo Gen. Hospital
Saudi Arabia
10.2006 - 06.2007
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety and compliance with health standards.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
OPD Ortho Dept. Staff Nurse
Dr. Erfan & Bagedo General Hospital
Saudi Arabia
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Meg-Surg Staff Nurse
Dr. Eduardo Joson Memorial Hospital
Philippines
07.1998 - 07.2002
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fatima University
Manila, Philippines10.1997
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
Certification
- BlS and ACLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. John’s Specialty Care Center
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cranberry Place
05.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Avalon Place
04.2023 - 04.2024
O.R Staff Nurse
Dr. Erfan & Bagedo Gen. Hospital
10.2006 - 06.2007
OPD Ortho Dept. Staff Nurse
Dr. Erfan & Bagedo General Hospital
08.2002 - 08.2004
Meg-Surg Staff Nurse
Dr. Eduardo Joson Memorial Hospital
07.1998 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fatima University