Elenice Calderaro
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Experienced scrubbing nurse with over 7 years of experience in OR. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Care One Wayne
Wayne, NJ
11.2017 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored and tracked patients in PCC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Cared for over 16(sixteen) subacute patients each day with quality-driven support.
Scrubbing Nurse
Carlos Araujo Pinto (surgeon)
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
01.2010 - Current
- Scrubbing and assisting in general surgeries, plastic surgeries, open heart surgeries and penile prothesis.
- All pre-surgery care, during and pos-surgical care.
- Preparing the OR unit with the proper equipment and surgical apparel
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in development of guidelines for surgical care.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Nursing Assistant
Englewood Hospital Medical Center
Englewood, NJ
11.2008 - 01.2014
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Administered medications or treatments such as catheterizations, suppositories, enemas and douches as directed by nurse or physician.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Berkeley College
Little Falls, NJ08.2021
Skills
- Patient Care Oversight
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
surgical technologist
Assisted and participated for 7 years different surgical teams . Scrubbing and hands on surgical instruments.
Timeline
RN
Care One Wayne
11.2017 - Current
Scrubbing Nurse
Carlos Araujo Pinto (surgeon)
01.2010 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Englewood Hospital Medical Center
11.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Berkeley College
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