Diara Cooper
Maple Shade,NJ
Summary
Diligent and registered nurse with a strong focus on patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Experienced in managing complex medical conditions, medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination that support patient recovery. Excited to leverage expertise in team collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Select Medical Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, etc) to create personalized care plans for each patient leading to improved patient outcomes.
- Provided skilled nursing care for patients requiring intensive monitoring and care for prolonged recovery, including post operative patients, trauma patients, an those with chronic respiratory or cardiac conditions.
- Assisted in the management of mechanical ventilation, dialysis, and wound care for patients with long-term recovery goals, ensuring comfort and reduction complications.
- Administered medications including intravenous therapies, antibiotics, pain management, and cardiovascular drugs, ensuring safe administration and monitoring for adverse reactions.
Student Nurse Technician
Select Medical Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Utilized strong critical thinking abilities when assessing complex situations and determining appropriate actions based on clinical guidelines.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols while assisting with various procedures, minimizing risks for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, personal hygiene, turning and positioning immobile patients every 2 hours.
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
Assistant Store Manager
Charlotte Russe, Inc
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization whilst fostering a positive work culture.
- Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ12-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ05-2023
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient care planning
- Infection control measures
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Time management
- Medical assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Select Medical Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Technician
Select Medical Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Charlotte Russe, Inc
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County
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