DIERDRA MCGRATH
Barnegat,USA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in telemetry and patient monitoring, seeking to transition into Neonatal Intensive Care. Skilled in delivering high-quality, empathetic care in fast-paced, high-acuity settings. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate and support families, and adapt quickly to new clinical environments. Passionate about providing evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care to critically ill newborns and contributing to CHOP’s mission of advancing neonatal and pediatric healthcare.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Medical Center
Toms River, USA
03.2024 - Current
- Telemetry Unit specializing in care for heart failure, as well as neurological overflow
- Deliver direct nursing care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Administer medications, assess vitals, monitor telemetry data, and respond to emergencies.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and health management.
- Gained experience with electronic health records and hospital-based clinical procedures.
Certified Yoga Instructor
Yoga Bohemia
Long Beach Island, USA
12.2022 - Current
- Tailored instruction to clients’ physical and emotional needs, promoting relaxation and body awareness.
- Applied understanding of anatomy and breathwork, enhancing ability to guide physical and emotional comfort—skills transferable to labor support.
Server
Bird & Betty’s
Barnegat, USA
09.2018 - Current
- Delivered consistent high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
- Honed communication, multitasking, and customer care—skills critical in patient-facing roles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (RN to BSN)
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ12.2023
Skills
- NIHSS Certified
- BLS Certified
- YTT 200 Hour
- Telemetry monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Multistate license)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Certified Yoga Instructor
Yoga Bohemia
12.2022 - Current
Server
Bird & Betty’s
09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (RN to BSN)
Capella University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Ocean County College