Jimmy Cabral
New York,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Calvary Hospital
Bronx , NY
07.2022 - Current
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, doctors., to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Reviewed medical history of patients admitted into hospice program to determine eligibility for services.
- Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
- Assisted with discharge planning activities prior to a patient leaving hospice service.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about new developments related to hospice nursing practices.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
Nursing Student
Montefiore & White Plains Hospital
Bronx, NY
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted RN with administration of medications, P.O, I.V, PEG
- Monitored vital signs; respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation level, temperature, and pain
- Notified the charge nurse of patient condition, reaction to drugs, treatments, and any significant incidents
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across departments.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Assisted with the preparation of laboratory specimens for testing.
- Assisted with activities of daily living and personal care
- Performed suctioning and oral care.
- Conducted basic physical exams such as measuring height, weight, BMI and recording results in patient charts.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
MERCY COLLEGE
Regents Diploma -
CARDINAL HAYES
Skills
- Bilingual
- Interpersonal and written communication
- First-aid and CPR
- AED Operation
- Infection Control
- Clinical skills
- Emergency Response
- Patient Evaluation
- Hospice Care
- Palliative Care
- Family Education
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse
- BCLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Calvary Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Nursing Student
Montefiore & White Plains Hospital
08.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
MERCY COLLEGE
Regents Diploma -
CARDINAL HAYES