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James Rocco

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Transferred
11.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Circulates assisting the set up f the Operating Room ensuring sterility is maintained, certify all equipment, supplies and medications are in place for the Surgeon
  • Maintain accounts of all instruments, sharps and sponges

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Circulates assisting the set up f the Operating Room ensuring sterility is maintained, certify all equipment, supplies and medications are in place for the Surgeon
  • Maintain accounts of all instruments, sharps and sponges

Registered Nurse

Cherry Hill Surgical Center
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Administered care to walk in patients for various injuries and illnesses
  • Coordinate Doctor Patient care including patient history.
  • Attained vital signes for patients as needed
  • Communicated patients needs to doctors
  • Administered medications and educated patient's on effects of medications being taken for illness or injury
  • Coordinate flow of patient's from emergency to non-emergency
  • Answered all medical questions ia phone with regard to patients needs as well as assess whether we can accommodate a patient based pm seriousness of illness or injury.
  • if medical emergency, communicated with Emergency Room prior to patient's arrival and speak with nurse regarding care and medications given

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Temple University Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Circulates assisting the set up f the Operating Room ensuring sterility is maintained, certify all equipment, supplies and medications are in place for the Surgeon
  • Maintain accounts of all instruments, sharps and sponges

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Jefferson Hospital Cherry Hill - Transfer
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Circulates assisting the set up f the Operating Room ensuring sterility is maintained, certify all equipment, supplies and medications are in place for the Surgeon
  • Maintain accounts of all instruments, sharps and sponges

Registered Nurse - PACU

Jefferson Hospital - Transfer
11.2016 - 09.2017
  • Recovered patients after surgery
  • Checking that anesthesia had no side effects and patients had no ill effects from surgery


Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Jefferson Hospital
10.2013 - 11.2016
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Provide palliative care in outpatients settings ranging from assessments to development and implementations of care plans
  • Act as patient advocate and implement total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift
  • Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Assess patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
  • Administer care to walk in patients for various injuries and illnesses.
  • Coordinate Doctor patient care including patient history
  • Attain vital signes for patients as needed
  • Communicate patients' needs to doctors
  • Administer mediations and educate patient on effects of medications being taken for illness or injury.


Transferred to Jefferson Hospital Cherry Hill in September 2017 for career advancement

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UMDMJ
Stratford, NJ
01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Rutgers University
Camden, NJ
05.2000

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Rutgers University
Camden, NJ
05.2000

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Camden County College
Blackwood
05.1994

Skills

  • Medical Assessment
  • Healthcare Billing
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Licensed RN
  • Basic Life Support
  • ER Experience
  • PALS
  • ACLS Certification
  • In and out patient care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Transferred
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse

Cherry Hill Surgical Center
06.2020 - 05.2021

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Jefferson Hospital Cherry Hill - Transfer
09.2017 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse - PACU

Jefferson Hospital - Transfer
11.2016 - 09.2017

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Temple University Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Jefferson Hospital
10.2013 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UMDMJ

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Rutgers University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Rutgers University

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Camden County College
James Rocco