Jennifer Rodriguez
Hicksville,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over three years of hands-on nursing experience, including leadership as a RN Unit Manager in a short-term rehab care setting. Recently graduated with an Associate Degree in Nursing and successfully passed the NCLEX-RN. Proven ability to lead care teams, manage high-acuity patient loads, and foster a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Seeking to leverage strong clinical knowledge and leadership skills into a full-time RN role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Unit Manager
Sutton Park Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
01.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress accurately.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies.
- Assisted in developing nursing protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Sutton Park Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Oversaw daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance care coordination.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
Nursing Assistant
NYU Langone
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Provide high-quality patient care as an in-demand Part Time CNA within a Telemetry unit in a hospital setting.
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, emptying drainage bags, bathing, and assisting with ADLs.
- Performing tasks such as EKGs, and telemetry monitoring, as well as vitals.
- Adhered to safety guidelines; as well as complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tarrytown Hall Care Center
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe College
Bronx, NY12.2022
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Monroe College
Bronx, NY08.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY01.2018
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Dementia Knowledge
- Patient Care
- ADLs Assistance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Good therapeutic communication
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Time management and stamina
- Ethics and confidentiality
Certification
- Certificate of completion: N95 Respirator and Fit training
- Certificate of completion in Infection control and Barrier training
- BLS: CPR and AED certified
- Certificate of completion in Crisis management obtained at Jacobi Hospital
- Licensed Practical Nurse
LANGUAGES
English: Native language, High proficiency in reading, writing and speaking.
Spanish: Secondary language, Elementary school level in writing and reading, Mid proficiency in speaking
CUST
- Clinical experience includes:
- Jacobi Hospital - Medical-Surgical unit (6 clinical days): Shadowed a nurse and helped with vital signs, administering of medications (heparin, insulin, Tylenol, etc.)
- Part of the NSNA: National Student Nurses Association
Timeline
RN Unit Manager
Sutton Park Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
01.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Sutton Park Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 01.2025
Nursing Assistant
NYU Langone
03.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tarrytown Hall Care Center
01.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Monroe College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Westchester Community College
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