Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RN
VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER
Camden
04.2015 - Current
ACLS, PALS and BLS, NIHSS and telemetry certified. CPI and Heart Head Heart training.
Strategized and prioritized safe patient-centered care using nursing process in high-volume, diverse setting.
Expert at problem solving, critical thinking and delegation.
Strong interpersonal skills and de-escalation communication.
Knowledge of computers, EMR's and critical care medical equipment.
Collaborated as team player at nationally recognized facility for cardiovascular care, contributing to initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and safety.
Achieved recognition for a facility in cardiovascular care and treatment.
ED TECHNICIAN
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER
Camden
12.2010 - 04.2015
Provided patient care and transport, supported RNs and physicians, and maintained proficiency in medical equipment and terminology.
Participated in initiatives that boosted patient satisfaction scores and enhanced safety.
Completed BLS certification and CPI training, strengthening emergency response capabilities.
ED REGISTRAR
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER
Camden
05.2010 - 12.2010
Handled confidential patient information securely while managing insurance billing and utilizing office equipment and various computer programs and EMRs.
Engaged with diverse populations to identify and address their specific needs.
Managed patient registration processes efficiently at a large healthcare facility.
Coordinated with medical staff to ensure accurate patient information entry.
Oversaw insurance verification and eligibility checks for incoming patients.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Camden, NJ
Associates Degree in Science -
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Camden, NJ
Prerequisites - Nursing
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ
Prerequisites - Nursing
Neumann University
Aston, PA
Diploma -
Washington Township High School
Sewell
Skills
Problem solving and critical thinking
Crisis intervention
Stress adaptability
Task delegation and multitasking
Priority setting
Conflict resolution
Communication skills and interpersonal skills
Conversational Spanish
Team collaboration
Patient safety measures
Leadership Experience
TOP TALENT RN, 2019, 2020, Recognized as self-motivated, hardworking, compassionate, knowledgeable and being a team player in the emergency department.
GAURDIAN ANGEL AWARD, 2015
WALTER F. WABBY AWARD
PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION (OLOLSNA)
VICE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION (OLOLSNA)