CAROL IBARRA
South Plainfield,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in acute care, providing comprehensive patient assessments and interventions. Effectively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to drive positive health outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction across diverse populations.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Med-Surge Registered Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Hospital -Hackensack Meridian Health at JFK University Medical Center
Edison, NJ
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Provided care for patients with acute illnesses in 40-bed med-surge unit, ensuring quality support with nurse to patient ratio of 1:6
- Assessed and monitored patients' vital signs, lab values, and radiology reports, promptly notifying physicians of condition changes
- Monitor intake and output, assess: dressing, iv sites, JP drains, nephrostomy/chest/NG-tubes, foleys, central lines
- Administered medications through various methods including IV, PO, SQ, and IM in a clinical setting.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, med-surge procedures, and medications to enhance understanding and compliance
Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
07.2022 - Current
- Served as staff nurse and charge nurse in fast-paced hospital environment, ensuring high-quality patient care
- Monitor and administer medications and IV infusions
- Provide wound care, foley care, central line care
- Recognize and manage geriatric syndromes including: cardiovascular, respiratory, GI, Urinary, Musculoskeletal, psychological, sensory and pain problems
- Assess and assist with basic care needs, dressing, eating, mobility
- Encouraged patient independence and active participation in health management, fostering self-esteem and autonomy
- Maintained accurate records and updated care plans, facilitating coordinated patient care and effective treatment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Honors
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL01-2021
Associate in Science - Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJ01-2012
Diploma -
JFK Medical Center Muhlenberg Harold B & Dorothy Snyder School of Nursing
Plainfield, NJ01-2012
Skills
- Acute care nursing
- Patient assessment
- Patient care coordination
- Electronic health records
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Bilingual-English/Spanish
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE, BSN
Certification
Registered Nurse /NJ License #26NR1608155 Exp: 5/31/2026, BLS Ecard code: 215418936854 Expires: 7/2025, ACLS Ecard code: 215407615770 Expires: 10/2025
Disclaimer
May 2024 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I am an experienced dedicated nurse with great work ethics. Also, extremely patient, calm and organized professional with good listening skills. I am currently employed by RWJ Hospital in New Brunswick in ATU unit for the past year were I have gained much experience. Currently working as a staff nurse and a charge nurse. I am eager and excited to broaden my horizons continue to grow, learn and gain new experiences. Therefore, please accept my application for your review. Sincerely, Carol Ibarra
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Med-Surge Registered Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Hospital -Hackensack Meridian Health at JFK University Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Honors
Chamberlain University
Associate in Science - Nursing
Union County College
Diploma -
JFK Medical Center Muhlenberg Harold B & Dorothy Snyder School of Nursing