Jenna Arena
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical skills and experience in telemetry and medical-surgical nursing. Seeking to leverage my knowledge and commitment to patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting, while continuing to grow as a skilled nurse. 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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry/Medical-Surgical RN
Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, NY Level 1 Trauma Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct nursing care to acutely ill patients in a fast-paced telemetry/med-surg unit with a ratio of 1: 7-8.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, Recognized & responded to critical changes
- Administered medications, managed IV infusions, and performed frequent assessments
Recreational Therapist
The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Brooklyn, NY
08.2017 - 01.2024
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize patient outcomes
- Developed individualized recreational therapy plans to support recovery and promote well-being
- Promoted a healthy lifestyle and long-term rehabilitation strategies
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Saint Paul’s School of Nursing
Staten Island, NY08.2023
Associate of Arts -
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn01.2021
Skills
- IV insertion & Venipuncture proficiency
- Epic EMR documentation
- Charge nurse & precepting
- Expertise in blood transfusion procedures
- Central line management
- PEG/NGT management
- Admissions & Discharges
- Tracheostomy care
- Adherence to patient safety standards
- Time Management & Critical Thinking
- Effective SBAR communication
- Wound care management
- Foley catheter care/insertion
- Ventilator support
- Shared governance
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse – State of New York (914588)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
Timeline
Telemetry/Medical-Surgical RN
Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, NY Level 1 Trauma Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Recreational Therapist
The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Brooklyn, NY
08.2017 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Capella University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Saint Paul’s School of Nursing
Associate of Arts -
Kingsborough Community College
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