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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Response Resource Nurse
Penn Medicine At Home
10.2021 - Current
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Staff Nurse, Neuro Sciences Intensive Care Unit
Temple University Health System
04.2017 - 01.2021
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
04.2015 - 07.2017
Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 6 nurses, and support staff.
Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Registered Nurse
Lourdes Specialty Hospital Of Southern New Jersey
08.2012 - 04.2015
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.