F Adelfa Aganon
East Brunswick
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Raritan Bay Medical Center. Proven expertise in medication administration and patient assessment, enhancing care quality and patient satisfaction. Strong advocate for patient and family needs, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal health outcomes. Committed to maintaining JCAHO and HIPAA standards in all practices.
Active RN license in State of NJ, expiring in May 2026, BLS (Basic Life Support) expires December 2025, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) April 2026, and PALS (Pediatric Life Support), expires April 2026.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Raritan Bay Medical Center
12.2010 - 03.2025
- Demonstrates AIDET principles to Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you
- Provides high quality ER care through the full cycle that entails triage, assessment, work up, medication administration, discharge/hold or admit patients
- Collaborates with doctors/medical team to establish and implement patient care plan
- As Triage Nurse, triage incoming patients and works with charge nurse for bed assignments. Coordinates efficient care management systems to move patients through the ER as quickly as possible
- As Charge Nurse, supervises the nursing and other healthcare staff during shift. Leads the troubleshooting of any issues across multiple teams and/or patients and families.
- Performs regular diagnostic tests or routine treatments, including blood work, giving medications or wound care
- Monitors patients' health and maintain detailed documentation
- Educates patients and their families on the best ways to support ongoing health in their home environment
- Delegates tasks to PCTs
- Assist other nurses (operates as float nurse); trains and mentors new nurse personnel
RN Adult Day Care Part Time
Second Home
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed monthly audits of patients' records
- providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Patient Care Technician
Raritan Bay Medical Center
06.2008 - 12.2010
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks such as bloodwork, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, VA06-1984
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient relationship management
- Wound and Ostomy Care
- JCAHO & HIPAA Standards
- PICIS and EPIC EMR Systems
- Patient & Family Advocacy
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Raritan Bay Medical Center
12.2010 - 03.2025
RN Adult Day Care Part Time
Second Home
10.2010 - 12.2011
Patient Care Technician
Raritan Bay Medical Center
06.2008 - 12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middlesex County College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Virginia Wesleyan College
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