Skilled Registered Nurse with experience in delivering comprehensive patient care in high-pressure emergency, medical-surgical, and procedural settings within a Level One trauma facility. Builds strong relationships with medical teams to enhance collaboration and improve patient outcomes. Focused on continuous professional development and the advancement of clinical practices.
Work History
Direct Care Registered Nurse - Prep SNGH VIC
1 Year 10 Months
Sentara Norfolk General Vascular IR | 10.2024 - Current
Prepares the patient for the procedure, including vital signs, IV insertion, assessment. Explains all aspects of the procedure being performed, reviews with the patient the equipment being used and medications that will be given during the procedure.
Provides education. Acts as a nursing resource for information. Assists patients and their families with procedural education.
Educated patients and families on procedures and medication.
Communicated effectively with physicians, patients, and hospital personnel, fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment.
Regularly reviews patient documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to regulatory regulations.
Registered Nurse, Pain Management
5 Months
Atlantic Health System | 04.2024 - 09.2024
Provides direct patient care pre-, intra-, and post-procedure. Responds to varied patient needs and assesses patient response and tolerance to procedures. Provides close monitoring of all patients including patients receiving conscious sedation. Responds to all emergency situations within the department.
Prepared patients for procedures by explaining all aspects, reviewing equipment and medications, confirming chart completeness before transfers or discharges, ensuring accurate charge entry in EPIC, and conducting follow-up calls.
Maintains a safe environment of care. Maintains emergency equipment and performs regular tests to ensure equipment/supply function and quality assurance. Identifies and participates in the resolution of problems related to supplies and equipment.
Delivered educational sessions to patients and families regarding procedures and pain management. Acts as a nursing resource for information. Assists patients and their families with procedural education. Provides education to the nursing units regarding Pain Management Department Procedures as needed. Helps update changes in Pain Management policy and procedures. Ensures own education on current nursing issues, assists in implementation of The Joint Commission, and assists in the compliance of staff in the Health and Safety Training.
Communicates with physicians, patients, and hospital personnel in a concise and informative manner.
Regularly reviews patient documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to regulatory regulations. Performs chart audits to identify areas for improvement.
Participates in the growth and development of the pain center while incorporating performance improvement actions. Identifies processes which are in needs of change and assists in the development and implementation of new processes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
1 Year 4 Months
Atlantic Health System | 10.2022 - 02.2024
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate health conditions.
Triaged treatment urgency to prioritize patient care and ensure timely interventions
Demonstrated expertise in providing acute care in high-pressure environments.
Patient assessments
Assisted physicians in preparing patients for medical procedures, enhancing procedural efficiency and patient comfort
Drawing blood, port accessing, IV insertion
Implemented policies and procedures to standardize care practices and improve compliance
Registered Nurse
9 Months
Raritan Bay Medical Center | 01.2022 - 10.2022
Primary nursing care for up to 6 Medical Surgical/Telemetry patients
Performed comprehensive patient assessments, administered medications, provided intravenous therapy, managed complex wound care, monitored drainage devices, and facilitated admissions and discharges.
Tracked patient progress, analyzed laboratory values, and interpreted test results to inform clinical decisions and enhance patient outcomes.
Maintained and troubleshot peripheral and central line I.V. catheter
Notified physicians promptly about patient conditions requiring immediate treatment to ensure timely care. Work as a team during Rapid Response and Code Blue.
Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease process, and self-management.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, building trust with surgeons, practitioners, nursing staff, and support personnel to coordinate effective patient care.
Documented all daily patient care notes, medication administration, etc. through EPIC.
Registered Nurse and LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
2 Years 1 Month
IntelyCare | 09.2020 - 10.2022
Executed agency assignments at assisted living, long-term care, and acute care centers across New Jersey, enhancing patient care delivery.
Administered medications and treatments, directed patient care, and documented observations and data to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Administered direct patient care according to facility protocols. according to facility guidelines
Education
Associate's degree - Registered Nurse
Jersey College of Nursing | Teterboro | 09-2021
Skills
LPN/RN
Acute care
Patient assessments
Preoperative preparation
Emergency response
Direct patient care
Patient education
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Medication and IV administration
Certification
LPN
ACLS Certification
CPR Certification
BLS Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) October 2021 to current
Timeline
Direct Care Registered Nurse - Prep SNGH VIC
Sentara Norfolk General Vascular IR
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Pain Management
Atlantic Health System
04.2024 - 09.2024Read More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atlantic Health System
10.2022 - 02.2024Read More
Registered Nurse
Raritan Bay Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Registered Nurse and LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse
Critical Care, RN at Regional One Health, NurseRegistered Nurse (RN), Nurse
Critical Care, RN at Regional One Health, Nurse