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Bruno Ribeiro

Kearny,NJ

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
  • Administered blood products, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
  • Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
  • Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy/blood products in infusion treatment facility.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

JFK University Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
  • Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
  • Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Nursing Assistant

Hackensack University Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2022
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

SIP Program Internship

Englewood Health
06.2021 - 07.2021

Created Excel spreadsheets to organize data sheets for patient outcomes and costs for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department

Created new professional connections with various team leaders and interns of the organization

Participated in creating projects with managers of various units

Enhanced my Excel spreadsheet skills and knowledge with the help of IT service members and other healthcare members in the organization

Shadowed the role of the nurse manager

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
02.2017 - 09.2018
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Coordinated verification and filling daily prescriptions in high-volume pharmacy environment.
  • Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
05.2022

Skills

  • Physical Assessment
  • HIPAA Education
  • Pain Management
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Patient Discharging
  • Diabetes and Nutrition Education
  • Care Plan Development

Certification

  • NJ Board of Nursing Registered Nurse License
  • BLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • Telemetry Certification
  • CPI Certification
  • IV Certification
  • ACLS
  • PALS

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
08.2023 - Current

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

JFK University Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2023

SIP Program Internship

Englewood Health
06.2021 - 07.2021

Nursing Assistant

Hackensack University Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2022

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
02.2019 - 07.2019

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
02.2017 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bruno Ribeiro