Elizabeth A. Juma
Coram,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable ANCC certified nurse practitioner with comprehensive background as a Registered Nurse specializing in ICU care. Proficient in delivering critical care and managing complex patient cases with precision Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment and emergency response, consistently ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse- ICU
Next Level Staffing Ltd.
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to promptly identify deteriorating patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions to prevent further decline.
- Facilitated seamless patient transfers between units, ensuring continuity of care and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Optimized medication administration safety by double-checking dosages against physician orders and monitoring for potential drug interactions or allergies.
- Educated patients'' families about complex medical conditions, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their loved one''s care plan.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families during difficult transitions.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly acclimating to diverse hospital settings while traveling between assignments as an ICU Registered Nurse.
- Maintained professional growth through pursuit of continuing education opportunities, enhancing competency in critical care nursing practice.
- Performed life-saving interventions such as CPR and defibrillation during cardiac arrest events, contributing to improved survival rates for ICU patients.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Palmetto Low Country Behavioral Health
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medications to patients while minimizing risk for medication errors.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
ICU Staff Nurse
Trident Medical Center
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Implemented efficient time management strategies to effectively prioritize tasks and optimize patient care delivery.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and collaboratively develop treatment strategies.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the ICU, fostering collaboration among nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, optimizing respiratory support while minimizing complications.
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Step-down Unit
Medical University Of South Carolina
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC05-2020
Skills
- Central line management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Diabetic management
- Ventilator management
- Blood transfusion
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Professionalism
- Patient safety
- Pulmonary assessments
- Palliative care
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Nurses Association
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (AGPCNP-BC)-American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse- ICU
Next Level Staffing Ltd.
11.2023 - 12.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Palmetto Low Country Behavioral Health
12.2022 - 06.2023
ICU Staff Nurse
Trident Medical Center
05.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Step-down Unit
Medical University Of South Carolina
06.2020 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charleston Southern University
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