Kara Porto
Registered nurse
highland park
Summary
Healthcare professional with focus on intensive care nursing and proven track record in critical care settings. Known for collaborative teamwork, the ability to remain calm during emergency situations, adaptability in dynamic environments. Competent in patient monitoring, acute care management, and fostering positive patient experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2031
2031
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Saint Peter’s University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, including titratable medications such as: vasopressors, analgesia and sedation while preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Performed Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) efficiently and safely based on orders from nephrology.
- Assisted with patient intubation and managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Responded to Code Blue and Rapid Response calls.
- Began precepting in July 2024 and charge nurse in October 2024
Veterinary Technician
Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital
02.2015 - 03.2021
- Assisting the veterinarian with patient examination
- Monitoring for surgical procedures
- Safe patient restraint
- Administering subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous injections
- Phlebotomy
- Obtaining vital signs
- Patient assessment
- Obtaining radiographs
- Assisting with ultrasound exams
- Assisting with diagnostic procedures (cystocentesis, thoracocentesis, suture placement, wound care and management)
- Laser therapy
- Filling prescribed medications
- Client education
- Assisting with humane euthanasia
Education
BSN -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2026
A.S - Nursing
Middlesex College
Edison, NJ 09.2021 - 05.2023
B.A. - Psychology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ 09.2011 - 09.2014
Skills
Advanced life support
Compassionate care
Hemodynamics monitoring
Respiratory maintenance
Emergency interventions
Vitals monitoring
Fluid intake and output monitoring
Patient monitoring
Patient safety
Problem-solving
Patient assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Saint Peter’s University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
A.S - Nursing
Middlesex College
09.2021 - 05.2023
Veterinary Technician
Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital
02.2015 - 03.2021
B.A. - Psychology
Rutgers University
09.2011 - 09.2014
BSN -
Rutgers University
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