Brielle Zagacki
Barnegat,NJ
Summary
Qualified Registered Nurse with strong background in Medical-Surgical nursing. Adept at providing compassionate patient care and managing complex cases in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated expertise in telemetry, wound care, urology, bariatrics and post-operative recovery, leveraging critical thinking and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Community Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored and managed chest tubes, JP drains, nasogastric tubes, nephrostomy drains, and continuous badder irrigation
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Nurses Aide
Crest Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and demonstrating a willingness to help others as needed.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment for patients, ensuring infection control practices were followed diligently.
- Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly turning and repositioning patients as per care plan.
Occupational Therapy Volunteer
RWJBH Children's Specialized Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted therapists in implementing evidence-based interventions that focused on improving fine motor skills, sensory processing abilities, cognitive functions, and psychosocial wellbeing among diverse patient populations.
- Developed rapport with patients by showing empathy towards their unique challenges while encouraging them through the therapeutic process.
- Supported therapists in conducting home visits to assess the accessibility of living environments and identify potential modifications needed to promote independence and safety.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during therapy sessions, creating a supportive environment for recovery and growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2020
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Chest Tube/Drains/Nasogastric tube management
- CBI/Foley insertion and management
- Bariatric patient care/management
- Critical thinking
- Post-operative care
Certification
CPR/BLS
IV Insertion
Port Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Community Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Nurses Aide
Crest Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
03.2020 - 09.2020
Occupational Therapy Volunteer
RWJBH Children's Specialized Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
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