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Elizabeth Rodriguez

Staten Island,New York

Summary

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

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clerical Associate - Maternity

Staten Island University Hosptial
05.2017 - Current
  • Admitted and discharged patients on units.
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, calling in consults .
  • Welcomed patients and visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of new admissions.
  • Interacted with patients, nurses and residents by phone or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.

Patient Care Assistant

Staten Island University Hosptial
05.2011 - 05.2017
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
  • Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

EMT-Basic

Senior Care Emergency Medical Services
09.2009 - 06.2011
  • Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
  • Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.

Education

Rn - BSN

St. Elizabeth University
New Jersey
12.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trinitas School of Nursing
Elizabeth, NJ
06.2023

Skills

  • Prioritizing Work
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Judgement
  • Leadership Skills
  • Physical Assessments
  • Time Management
  • Basic Life Support
  • Hospital & Patient Safety
  • Effective written and verbal communication with team members, patients and families

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) NYS
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Clerical Associate - Maternity

Staten Island University Hosptial
05.2017 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Staten Island University Hosptial
05.2011 - 05.2017

EMT-Basic

Senior Care Emergency Medical Services
09.2009 - 06.2011

Rn - BSN

St. Elizabeth University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trinitas School of Nursing

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