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Denise Delossantos

Providence,RI

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit, delivering high-quality patient care to diverse adult populations. Skilled in assessments, medication administration, wound care, post-operative management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong clinical judgement, patient education abilities, and committed to safety and evidence-based practice.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Rhode Island Hospital
07.2024 - Current
  • Completed thorough assessments, recognized early signs of deterioration, and escalated care appropriately.
  • Administered medications safely, including IV pushes, continuous infusions, and pain management per hospital protocols to ensure optimal health outcomes.
  • Managed wound care, dressing changes, drains, catheters, and other medical devices.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust patient care plans.
  • Perform patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, post-discharge instructions, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Utilize the EPIC system to document care, assessments, and orders accurately and promptly.

Unit Secretary

Rhode Island Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2024
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents
  • Answered telephone calls as well as patient call lights and direct those calls to staff
  • Contributed to positive patient experiences by greeting visitors, providing directions, and addressing inquiries professionally.
  • Improved unit workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.

Mental Health Assistant

Judge Rutenburg Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate support and care in one-on-one and group settings.
  • Assisted mental health professionals with treatment plans, enhancing the therapeutic environment for patients.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify individual needs and develop appropriate care strategies.

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Education

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

Capella University
United States
05-2026

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI
05.2024

Skills

  • BLS certified by the American Heart Association
  • Epic
  • Spanish - bilingual/fluent
  • Strong clinical judgement
  • Wound care
  • Spanish - bilingual/fluent
  • IV setup

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Rhode Island Hospital
07.2024 - Current

Unit Secretary

Rhode Island Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2024

Pharmacy Technician

CVS
01.2016 - 07.2018

Mental Health Assistant

Judge Rutenburg Center
01.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

Capella University

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

New England Institute of Technology