Lara Menichelli
Rutherford
Summary
Highly compassionate and motivated registered nurse with nearly three years of experience in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment. Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC). Provides high-quality patient-centered care, medication administration, wound care, has expertise in patient assessment, and provides compassion to patients and families. Is a dedicated team member committed to ensuring optimal patient outcomes through collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian
Hackensack
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered patient care through assessments, medication administration, and education, ensuring comprehensive understanding of care plans
- Coordinated with patient care team to enhance patient outcomes through integrated care strategies
- Collaborating with the patient’s care team to provide proficient patient care
- Assess and provide patients/families with the emotional and physical support needed
- Advocated for patient needs and concerns to medical personnel and family, fostering effective communication and support
- Advocated for patients' needs to medical personnel and family members, ensuring clear communication of concerns
Emergency Medical Technician
SBVAC
Saddle Brook
08.2017 - Current
- Provided direct patient care through assessment, treatment, and support in medication administration to enhance patient outcomes
- Assessed emergency situations and determined appropriate treatment to ensure timely care delivery
- Providing direct patient care including patient assessment and treatment and assisting paramedics in medication administration
- Conducted inventory management and contributed to planning new procedures and protocols to improve operational efficiency
Patient Care Tech/ Secretary
Holy Name Medical Center
Teaneck
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored and reported patients' vital signs to assigned nurses, including blood pressure, pulse oximetry, respiration rate, and heart rate, ensuring timely interventions
- Performed and assisted patients' with activities of daily living, for instance, feeding and oral hygiene
- Supported patients through effective communication and established trusting relationships to enhance their care experience
- Coordinated communication via phone with doctors, other hospital floors, and patient families to facilitate effective patient care
- Created patient charts for incoming patients and patients being discharged
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05-2023
Skills
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Collaborative Care
- Patient education
- Therapeutic communication
- Advocating for patients
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Certificates And Licenses
- Multi-State Nursing License
- NJ EMT
- BLS
- Medical-Surgical Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Tech/ Secretary
Holy Name Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
SBVAC
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
William Paterson University