Irina Merfea-Warmbrand
Northvale,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Pre-Op/PACU Nurse with a proven track record at Metropolitan Medical Associates, adept in anesthesia recovery and providing compassionate care. Excelled in patient education and vital signs monitoring, significantly enhancing patient recovery experiences. Demonstrated exceptional time management and medication administration skills, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse
Metropolitan Medical Associates
10.2010 - Current
- Prepared/Educated patients for surgical procedures - started i.v. and administrated medication as recommended.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 6 patients on average in post-operative recovery room
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Administered post-anesthesia care protocols to ensure patient safety, contributing to high standard of nursing practice.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications to support patient stabilization, facilitating smoother transitions to recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, fostering supportive healing environment.
RN Supervisor
Bergen County Homewatch Caregivers
10.2009 - 06.2011
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the caregiver team during emergencies.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Home Care Nurse
Caring Home Health
08.2002 - 06.2009
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene, and ambulation.
- Enhanced the quality of life for elderly patients through personalized care plans and regular health assessments.
- Maintained timely documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, promoting a safe and supportive home environment for patients.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
Pre-Op/PACU RN
Roman Hospital
08.1992 - 03.2000
- Preparing/educating patients for surgical procedures, starting i.v. as required.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Administered post-anesthesia care protocols to ensure patient safety, contributing to high standard of nursing practice.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, minimizing risks of adverse events in post-operative care unit.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications to support patient stabilization, facilitating smoother transitions to recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, fostering supportive healing environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes during the recovery process.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Med-Surg Nursing School
Peatra Neamt - RomaniaBachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN11-2015
Skills
- Anesthesia recovery
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient recovery assessments
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Education
- IV Insertion
- Medication Administration
- Preoperative preparation
- Time Management
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Health & Life Coach Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Romanian
Full Professional
Timeline
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse
Metropolitan Medical Associates
10.2010 - Current
RN Supervisor
Bergen County Homewatch Caregivers
10.2009 - 06.2011
Home Care Nurse
Caring Home Health
08.2002 - 06.2009
Pre-Op/PACU RN
Roman Hospital
08.1992 - 03.2000
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Health & Life Coach Certification
Associate of Science - Nursing
Med-Surg Nursing School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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