DEANNA COSTELLO
Cranford,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Critical Care Step Down
RWJBH- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Provided specialized nursing care to patients on critical care step down unit with a focus on critically ill or injured patients who require continuous monitoring
- Perform physical assessments, analyze reports, and control all aspects of treatment, such as administering and monitoring medications, cardiac drips, ventilator management, EKG/cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic support such as LVAD, Swanz-Ganz, arterial lines, tracheotomies, IVs, Central lines, and post-cardiac and transplant interventions, while maintaining a safe and sterile environment
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, respiratory therapist, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse-Med-Surg Float Pool
RWJBH- Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Floated to Medical Surgical units (Telemetry, Renal transplant, Nuero, Same Day Surgery, Oncology, Orthopedics, Post Surgical, Pulmonary, Burn Step down) as per assignment and provided direct patient care following hospital policy
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular
- Collaborated with Physicians, Nurses, PT, OT, RD, and Case managers
- Assessments - Collects, prioritizes, and synthesizes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Screened employees for symptoms of Covid-19
- Placed orders for Covid-19 testing and supported clinical staff by obtaining specimen
- Assisted with Covid-19 antibody study- obtained blood samples, tracked results
- Maintained stock for Satellite Clinic and the Covid-19 Antibody study room.
Medical Assistant - Frederick B Cohen Cancer Center
RWJBH-Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Prepared patients for exams and medical procedures such as obtaining patient vitals, medical history, performed EKG's, Pulmonary Function testing, Urinalysis, Glucometer and administered vaccines as ordered
- Assistant in the completion of general ancillary duties such as record, manage and update patient information and medical histories in accordance with HIPPA regulations
- Assisted in preparation required to receive the ACO accreditation.
Medical Assistant- Chatham Family Medicine/ Medical Institute of New Jersey/Overlook
Atlantic Health System
05.2014 - 09.2018
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Associates in Science -
Union County College
Vascular Sonography with Medical Assisting Certificate -
Eastwick College
Bachelor's in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
01.2023
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Hunterdon County Polytech
01.2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- New Jersey Nursing License
- AHA ACLS Certified
- AHA BLS Certified
- IV insertion
- EKG
- LVAD
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Critical Care Step Down
RWJBH- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse-Med-Surg Float Pool
RWJBH- Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
04.2021 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant - Frederick B Cohen Cancer Center
RWJBH-Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
10.2018 - 10.2020
Medical Assistant- Chatham Family Medicine/ Medical Institute of New Jersey/Overlook
Atlantic Health System
05.2014 - 09.2018
Diploma in Nursing -
JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Associates in Science -
Union County College
Vascular Sonography with Medical Assisting Certificate -
Eastwick College
Bachelor's in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Hunterdon County Polytech