Kendall Cavaluzzo
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. .
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
Rahway, New Jersey
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the department ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety and infection control measures.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases within the emergency department.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed high-acuity cases with critical time frames requiring rapid assessment skills.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatments, medications and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Performed triage assessments on incoming patients and determined appropriate level of care for each patient.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients including wound management, administration of medications and IV therapies.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions including intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast paced environment.
- Provided leadership role in managing multiple trauma resuscitations simultaneously.
- Initiated timely discharge planning based on individualized needs of each patient.
- Responded appropriately during code situations by initiating basic life support measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered conscious sedation per physician order prior to invasive procedures.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Documented all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Operated and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
Education
Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2021
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Compassionate Care
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Protocols
- Excellent Communication
- Emergency Diagnostics
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Overlook Medical Center
07.2021 - 12.2023
Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Similar Profiles
Christopher CroneChristopher Crone
Traveling Anesthesia Technician at Aya Healthcare, Trustaff, AMN Healthcare, LRS HealthcareTraveling Anesthesia Technician at Aya Healthcare, Trustaff, AMN Healthcare, LRS Healthcare
Andrea MullinsAndrea Mullins
Credentialing/Privileging Specialist II at Aya Healthcare/Aya LocumsCredentialing/Privileging Specialist II at Aya Healthcare/Aya Locums
Marilyn PerezMarilyn Perez
Contract Certified Pharmacy Technician at Aya Healthcare (Broward Healthcare North)Contract Certified Pharmacy Technician at Aya Healthcare (Broward Healthcare North)
Jordyn TylerJordyn Tyler
Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery at AMN Healthcare & AYA HealthcareTravel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery at AMN Healthcare & AYA Healthcare
Alexa KinlawAlexa Kinlaw
Student at Penn State UniversityStudent at Penn State University