Cara Schwartz
Wantagh,NY
Summary
Experienced adult and pediatric Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Cohen Children's Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Managed complex medical equipment during critical situations, ensuring proper functioning and timely response to emergencies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers and continuity of treatment.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall clinical outcomes for pediatric patients in the emergency room setting.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Reduced wait times for patients through efficient triage and prioritization of critical cases.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing expertise in pediatric emergency procedures and fostering a supportive team environment.
- Served as a resource for other nursing staff members on pediatric emergency care topics, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse Traveler
HCA Florida Blake Hospital
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Mineola
06.2021 - 01.2022
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Monitor ventilated patients and physical status of the patient under care
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
North Shore University Hospital
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed all necessary and requested patient care procedures, including keeping rooms clean and neat, monitoring vital signs, and other fundamental care actions
- Perform COVID-19 nasopharyngeal testing for pre surgical patients
- Perform phlebotomy
- Collected sterile urine specimen
- Perform nasal testing for MRSA specimens
- Assisted health care members in providing surgical instructions to patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY05-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Emergency response
- Medical record keeping
- Care planning
- Infection control
- Medical equipment use
- Team collaboration
- Patient safety
- Triage assessment
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- ENA Triage
- TNCC
- Conscious Sedation
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler
HCA Florida Blake Hospital
07.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Cohen Children's Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Mineola
06.2021 - 01.2022
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
North Shore University Hospital
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- ENA Triage
- TNCC
- Conscious Sedation
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy University
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