Carla Panta, MSN, RN
Westwood,NJ
Summary
Compassionate nurse with over 5 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care in hospital and multi-specialty ambulatory settings. Expertise in working with culturally diverse patient populations, fostering trusting relationships to enhance patient outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with interdisciplinary teams for seamless care delivery. Committed to continuous professional development and staying current with best practices in nursing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN) ICU
The Valley Hospital-Paramus, NJ
Paramus, NJ
11.2022 - Current
- Provide high-quality and compassionate care to critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), specializing in respiratory, and neurologic conditions.
- Manage a caseload of up to 3 critical care patients, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and coordinate complex patient care needs.
- Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, laboratory results, and overall clinical status, promptly identifying and responding to changes in health conditions.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and adherence to established protocols.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Utilize advanced clinical skills, including ventilator management, central line care, and invasive monitoring, to provide specialized care to critically ill patients.
- Respond to medical emergencies, effectively managing life-threatening situations under the direction of medical provider with calmness and efficiency, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care, promoting understanding and active participation in the recovery process.
- Advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their values are respected in the decision-making process.
- Implement infection control measures and maintained aseptic techniques, contributing to the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
- Engage in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable insights and collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient care.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families during times of crisis, demonstrating empathy and sensitivity in challenging situations.
- Maintain a high level of clinical competence, regularly participating in skills validations and competency assessments.
- Collaborate with case managers and social workers to coordinate post-hospital care and ensure a smooth transition for patients to other healthcare settings or home.
Registered Nurse, Team Lead
Summit Health-Fair Lawn, NJ
Fair Lawn, NJ
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Responsible for addressing and resolving patient complaints/issues.
- Administered biological infusions and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Conducted new employee orientation and training for LPN and RNs.
- Monitored patients post vaccine/medication administration.
- Collected and processed lab specimens.
- Acted as liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
LPN
Summit Health-Fair Lawn, NJ
Fair Lawn, NJ
06.2017 - 01.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
New Jersey Associates In Medicine-Fair Lawn, NJ
Fair Lawn, NJ
10.2015 - 06.2017
Education
Master's degree - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2023
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2021
Associate's degree - Nursing
Teterboro School of Nursing
Teterboro, NJ12-2019
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Eastwick College
Hackensack, NJCertificate - Certified Medical Assistant
Dover Business College
Clifton, NJ08-2008
Skills
- Post anesthesia care and recovery
- Ventilator Care
- Wound care
- Patient/Family education and counseling
- Precepting
- Hospice Care
- Fluent in Spanish
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
Nursing License
- RN
- License: 26NR21608000
- Expires: May 2026
- State: NJ
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN) ICU
The Valley Hospital-Paramus, NJ
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Team Lead
Summit Health-Fair Lawn, NJ
01.2020 - 11.2022
LPN
Summit Health-Fair Lawn, NJ
06.2017 - 01.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
New Jersey Associates In Medicine-Fair Lawn, NJ
10.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate's degree - Nursing
Teterboro School of Nursing
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Eastwick College
Master's degree - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
Dover Business College