Isabelle Pesante
Wakefield,RI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with focus on Medical-Surgical Unit. Background includes patient care coordination, post-surgery recovery and discharge planning. Strengths include critical thinking, time management and communication skills. Made significant impact in previous roles by improving patient satisfaction and streamlining workflow processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Newport Hospital & Health Services
Newport, RI
11.2022 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Student Nurse Intern
Lifespan: Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Participated in daily rounds with the medical team to discuss patient conditions.
- Communicated effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient status or needs.
- Ensured a clean and safe environment for patients at all times.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, including bathing and dressing patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Surgery Center of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI08-2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare ethics
- Compassionate Care
- Cultural competence
- Intravenous therapy
- Infection Control
- Patient Examination
- Documentation
- Care Coordination
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Newport Hospital & Health Services
11.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Surgery Center of Rhode Island
12.2021 - 07.2022
Student Nurse Intern
Lifespan: Rhode Island Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2022
- BLS
- ACLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
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