Caitlin Caruso
Belmar,NJ
Summary
Senior nursing student with 5+ years of Level I Trauma Center experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist and completed Emergency Department preceptorship at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Skilled in rapid patient assessment, early recognition of clinical deterioration, and high-acuity prioritization in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to remain composed in emergent situations while supporting critical interventions. Seeking a New Graduate RN position in a high-acuity Emergency Department.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student – ED Preceptorship
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune City, New Jersey
04.2026 - 04.2026
- Performed rapid assessment and contributed to management of high-acuity patients in a fast-paced Emergency Department
- Participated in triage prioritization and patient stabilization during emergent situations
- Collaborated with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members during emergency response
- Recognized changes in patient condition and escalated care to support timely intervention in high-pressure situations
Nursing Student
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
09.2024 - 04.2026
Nursing Student | Sept 2024 – Present
Clinical Rotations: Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Acute Care
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, including focused neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory evaluations, identifying early changes in patient condition
- Prioritized care for multiple patients in fast-paced acute care settings, adjusting interventions based on evolving clinical status
- Administered medications under RN supervision while monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse effects
- Escalated abnormal findings using SBAR communication to support timely intervention and patient safety
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members during rounds and acute changes in patient condition
- Provided patient-centered education and discharge teaching to support safe transitions of care
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology, Magna Cum Laude, Aug 2021
Berkeley College
Woodland Park, NJ08-2021
Skills
- Rapid Patient Assessment & Early Recognition of Clinical Deterioration
- High-Acuity Prioritization & Critical Thinking
- Emergency Response & Stabilization
- SBAR Communication
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Medication Safety
- Infection Prevention & Sterile Technique
Professional Experience
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health – New Brunswick, NJ
Certified Surgical Technologist - Level 1 Trauma Center | 2021–Present
Supported high-acuity and emergent surgical procedures in a Level I Trauma Center, maintaining patient safety in complex operative environments
Anticipated surgeon and team needs during trauma and specialty cases to optimize efficiency and minimize intraoperative delays
Monitored patient status intraoperatively and communicated changes promptly to anesthesia and surgical team
Maintained strict adherence to sterile technique and infection prevention standards in high-risk procedures
Performed and verified surgical counts in full compliance with patient safety protocols
Participated in surgical timeouts and patient identification verification to ensure safe operative care
Mount Sinai Hospital – Manhattan, NY
Surgical Technologist Intern | 2021
Scrubbed and assisted in 200+ surgical cases across general, orthopedic, vascular, plastics, OB/GYN, and urology specialties
Supported preoperative preparation, intraoperative workflow, and postoperative transitions of care
Assisted in complex abdominal, oncologic, and trauma-related procedures in a high-volume academic medical center
Strengthened interdisciplinary communication skills in fast-paced surgical environments
Certification
- BLS Provider (AHA) — Expires April 2028
- ACLS Provider (AHA) — Expires April 2028
- PALS Provider (AHA) — Expires April 2028
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) — NBSTSA, Expires August 2028
Professional Affiliations
- Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
- National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- Student Nurses Association (SNA)
- Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Timeline
Nursing Student – ED Preceptorship
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
04.2026 - 04.2026
Nursing Student
Brookdale Community College
09.2024 - 04.2026
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Brookdale Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology, Magna Cum Laude, Aug 2021
Berkeley College