Jasmine Aquino
Emmaus,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse offering background in critical care, pediatrics and geriatrics. Known for providing personalized patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel ER Registered Nurse
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
ER Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
IntelyCare
Allentown, PA
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Travel Nurse to LTC and Skilled Nursing facilities in the surrounding areas of Lehigh Valley.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Quakertown, PA
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
Bethlehem, PA
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA06-2021
Nursing - LPN
Lehigh Technical Institute
Allentown, PA03-2019
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School
Allentown, PA06-2007
Skills
- IV Basic Therapy Certification
- Opioid Overdose Emergency Certification
- NIHSS and TNCC Certification
- Covid-19 Vaccinator and Covid-19 Testing via Nasal Swab using 3 Covid Analyzers- Quidel Sofia 2, Abbott, and CUE
- Health and Wellness- BMI, Height and Weight, Blood pressure, Blood glucose and Cholesterol levels using Cholestek machine
- Flu screening events- Administering Flu shots and managing coordinating events
- Level 1 2 and 3 Trauma centers experience
- Stroke center care experience
- Knowledge and practical use of medical terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology
- Capable of working with and completing data entry and maintenance of patient records
- Proficiency in medical law & ethics, including in OSHA and HIPAA regulations
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
REGISTERED NURSE LICENSED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES:
- PENNSYLVANIA
- FLORIDA
- CALIFORNIA
- MARYLAND
Timeline
Travel ER Registered Nurse
UPMC
01.2023 - 06.2024
ER Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
07.2021 - 03.2023
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
IntelyCare
10.2020 - 07.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
11.2019 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
09.2018 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Nursing - LPN
Lehigh Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School