Celia Lisa Carrero, B.S.N, R.N.
Moonachie,NJ
Summary
Well-qualified New Jersey Board-Certified Registered Professional Nurse experienced to seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Focused on continuously advancing in nursing expertise while driving innovation. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, adapt to dynamic healthcare environments, and respond to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medication administration, combined with compassionate approach and exceptional critical thinking skills. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven mindset.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with oncologists to develop targeted treatment plans for patients with various cancer types and stages.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.
- Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on advancements in oncology treatments and nursing techniques.
- Established rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy and understanding during difficult periods of illness or treatment.
- Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly reporting concerns to physicians.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Enhanced quality of care through close collaboration with interdisciplinary medical teams.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic health record systems.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Neurology/ Stroke
Holy Name Hospital
Teaneck, NJ
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in patient education sessions among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors.
- Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
Registered Nurse
Sacred Home Health Care
Bloomfield, NJ
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experiences.
- Responsible for instructing and supervising home health aides.
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
- 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.
Correctional Nurse
University Behavioral Healthcare
Newark, NJ
07.2009 - 10.2020
- Utilizes nursing process and nursing protocols to meet varieties of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus, also works with variety of health care professionals, functions as a team leader as assigned and correctional officers in correctional environment.
- Demonstrates competency in assessment and identification of physical health of adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) all population groups and their personal strengths.
- Attends appropriate in-services and continuing education offerings to obtain and maintain necessary skills.
- Participates in offering education to inmates, correction officers and other members of health care team.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess inmate-patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Functions as a role model for other health care unit personnel and maintains harmonious relationships with Department of Corrections staff, inmate-patients and members of health care team.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Englewood Hospital Medical Center
Englewood, NJ
06.2007 - 11.2012
- Provides safe, competent, quality care based on nursing theory based and clinical nursing evidence based practices that is designated to patients and family members responsible for managing care of patients and family members; also to collaborate with interdisciplinary care team; in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory agency requirements.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Englewood Hospital Medical Center
Englewood, NJ
12.2005 - 05.2007
- Delivered care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized EHR/EMR to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as medical and surgical pre and post care/ treatments, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJSkills
- Analytical Problem Resolution
- Effective Autonomous Contributor
- Family-Centered Advocacy
- Effective Clinical Decision-Making
- Direct Care Proficiency
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Pharmaceutical Administration Expertise
- Competent in IV Fluid Management
- EHR/EMR Documentation Expertise
- Effective Patient Communication
- Outcome-Focused Methodology
- Compassionate Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound Management
- Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests
- Effective Interpersonal Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork Across Disciplines
- Administration of Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Patient-Centered Palliative Care
- Management of Oncological Emergencies
- Radiation Treatment Support
- Port Maintenance Expertise
- Targeted Immunotherapy
- Adverse Effect Management
- Effective Patient Oversight
- End-of-life care
- Patient records documentation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of WOCN Nurses in assessing, treating and managing complex wounds including pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, and ostomies by developing care plans, educating patients on wound care practices and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to promote optimal wound healing and prevent any complications.
Professional Licenses
- NJ Registered Professional Nurse License Number: 26NR12191000 Expires: 05/31/2023
- NY Registered Professional Nurse License Number: 585716 Expires: 07/31/2027
Certification
- BLS/ AED for HealthCare provider: Expires 08/2025
- Chemotherapy Administration-Hackensack Meridian(July2023)
- Intravenous Therapy Course: Theory and Practice- 2006 Englewood Hospital Medical Center
- Critical Care Course- 2007 Englewood Hospital Medical Center
- Knowledge and Skill Retention in ECG/ Basic Arrhythmias- 2007 Englewood Hospital Medical Center
- Charge Nurse Training - 2006 Englewood Hospital Medical Center
- Charge Nurse Training/ Preceptor Training - 2010 University Behavioral HealthCare
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Expires 09/2026
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support: Expires 09/2026
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Member
- American Correctional Nurse Association (ACNA) Member
DAISY Nurse Nomination 2023
I am delighted to be nominated by family member for my dedication to my work ethic and was able to make a difference in my patient care.
Timeline
Oncology Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health
03.2023 - Current
Neurology/ Stroke
Holy Name Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Sacred Home Health Care
10.2020 - 04.2022
Correctional Nurse
University Behavioral Healthcare
07.2009 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Englewood Hospital Medical Center
06.2007 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Englewood Hospital Medical Center
12.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey