GABRIELA OLIVEIRA BSN, RN, AMB-BC
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented and dedicated registered nurse with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff GI Ambulatory Nurse II
Penn Medicine: University Of Pennsylvania Health System
03.2022 - Current
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
Agency Registered Nurse, ICCU
Pennsylvania Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed elements of patient care (from admission to discharge or transfer to other units) in 16-bed ICCU caring for up to 3 critically ill patients at a time.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Staff Registered Nurse, SDU
Jefferson Health Northeast
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsible for the care of 1-4 critically ill patients in 34-bed Stepdown Unit, ranging from young adult to geriatric; including post-operative, alcohol withdraw, drug overdose, septic shock, respiratory failure, stroke, and medically declining patients requiring neurological assessments and continuous cardiac monitoring
- Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of cardiac and other life-threatening complications associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Experienced with care of patients involving tracheostomies, IVs, central lines, IV pumps, syringe pumps, EKG monitoring, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG-tubes, post-op care
- Responsible for titration of critical drips such as antihypertensive agents, heparin, anti-arrhythmic, narcotic analgesics, PCA infusions, and insulin drips
- Responsible for administration of IV medications, antibiotics, IM, subcutaneous, and PO medications according to hospital procedures and policies
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Oriented newly hired nurse to the unit
- Educated nursing students on how a SDU runs and how to work various monitoring equipments.
Nurse Resident
Jefferson Health Northeast
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in this continuing education program opportunity while working in busy 34-bed SDU.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
BS - Nursing
Drexel University
03.2019
BS - Dietetics
Federal University of Rio De Janeiro
08.2012
Skills
- EPIC Systems
- Sunrise Systems
- Flowsheet charting
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Resolution
Additional Information
- Awards and Acknowledgements , Dean's List at Drexel University for remarkable academic performance during the Spring 2018; Phi Kappa Theta Honor Society member since November, 2016 due to academic accomplishments
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- NIHSS certified through the American Heart Association
- Neuromodulators and Dermal Fillers through the Institute for Laser Medicine in PA
- AMB-BC
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
Timeline
Staff GI Ambulatory Nurse II
Penn Medicine: University Of Pennsylvania Health System
03.2022 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse, ICCU
Pennsylvania Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2021
Nurse Resident
Jefferson Health Northeast
08.2019 - 08.2020
Staff Registered Nurse, SDU
Jefferson Health Northeast
07.2019 - 05.2021
BS - Dietetics
Federal University of Rio De Janeiro
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- NIHSS certified through the American Heart Association
- Neuromodulators and Dermal Fillers through the Institute for Laser Medicine in PA
- AMB-BC
BS - Nursing
Drexel University
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