DENISE DELACRUZ
South River,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your establishment. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your establishment achieve its goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed fetal well-being through electronic fetal monitoring, intervening when necessary.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Monitor and record patient's vitals pre-operation and following C-section operations, including blood pressure, vital signs, and reactions to anesthesia
- Monitored antepartum patients in triage performing scheduled Non-Stress Tests, blood pressure monitoring and laboratory work up.
- Provided care for low and high risk ante-partum, intra-partum and post-partum mothers and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted physicians with insertions of Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Intrauterine Pressure Catheter, and Amnioinfusions.
- Performed as a circulator nurse, keeping count of all surgical instruments, sponges and lap pads used during cesarean procedures.
- Educated post partum mothers with breastfeeding and skin to skin.
- Identified risk factors for post-partum hemorrhage.
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Work directly with Physicians, Stroke Team, Pharmacists, Social Workers and Physical/ Occupational Therapists
- Experience various medical conditions including Stroke/TIA, Seizures, Brain Tumors and Spinal Diseases
- Manage post-operative patients including Craniotomies and Laminectomies
- Conduct NIH Stroke Scale assessments
- Audited stroke charts/ Stroke Committee
- Provide nursing care for up to 6 patients per shift
- Admitted and discharged patients
- Collected and interpreted patient data
- Delivered patient education on medications and diagnosis
- Conduct neurological tests and physical assessments of patients
- Be extra vigilant in monitoring patients and identifying neurological decline
- Monitor patients on Video EEG and implement safe seizure precautions
- Monitor and track vital signs and symptoms in neurological patients, alerting neurologist of significant changes
- Implement airway management and tracheostomy care
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Effective preceptor skills
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided one to one care
- Administered nursing care in a home care environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other medical supervisor
- Specialized in pediatric care
- Provide bedside care
- Monitor vital signs
- Wound dressing
- Administer Gastrostomy tube feedings and medications
- Provided medical care within the scope of practice involving G-tube, NG-tube, and tracheostomy
- Accompany children to school
- Patient and family education and support
- Maintained patient safety as a top priority while providing patient care and during seizure activity and other emergencies
- Cross-cultural communication
Patient Care Technician
Bayshore Community Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Performed vital signs, electrocardiography, blood draws
- Provided bedside care
- Advocated clients' needs
- Performed ADLs
- Inputting information into client medical records
- Client assistance
- One on one observations
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control related to hand washing and universal precautions
- Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning and ambulating of patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
North Brunswick, NJ12.2020
Associates - Nursing
Universal Training Institute
Perth Amboy, NJ06.2016
Skills
- Stroke Champion on Comprehensive Stroke Committee
- NIH Assessment
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Admission and Discharge
- EPIC Documentation
- Care Plans
- Intramuscular and subcutaneous Injections
- PO and IV Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Telemetry and EKG Monitoring
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Tube Feeding
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Intrapartum and Postpartum Care
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- APGAR Score Calculation
- Newborn assessment and care
- Breastfeeding Education
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Safety Measures
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
03.2022 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics
06.2018 - 07.2020
Patient Care Technician
Bayshore Community Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates - Nursing
Universal Training Institute