Chelsea Loftus
Hampton,NJ
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Hunterdon Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Nurse Intern
Hunterdon Medical Center
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in QCPR
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ05.2017
Skills
- Patient Education
- Clear Patient Communication
- Unit Oversight
- Update Electronic Charts
- 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
- Charting and Documentation
- Intakes and Discharges
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Admission
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Hunterdon Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Nurse Intern
Hunterdon Medical Center
06.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kean University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
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