Larissa Menezes
Boston,MA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 2.5 years of experience, known for high productivity, and the ability to complete tasks swiftly and accurately. Possess specialized skills in cardiac monitoring, management of MCS patients, and cardiac transplant care. Excels at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, facilitating seamless integration into new environments, and collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional nursing services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH
07.2024 - Current
- Cared for patients recovering from vascular, thoracic, and abdominal surgical procedures.
- Delivered prompt emergency care to postoperative patients.
- Oversaw chest tube management, monitoring for signs of respiratory issues.
- Educated patients with new colostomies on proper device management for optimal lifestyle integration.
- Implemented crisis prevention techniques to manage and de-escalate incidents effectively.
Per Diem Registered Nurse Home Health
Northeast Arc
Danvers, MA
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify individual home care needs.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Supported patients with chronic illness management, optimizing quality of life.
- Initiated emergency measures when indicated for acute changes in conditions requiring immediate intervention.
Travel Nurse PCU
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients moving between units or healthcare facilities.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Stepdown
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed patient health during pre- and post-operative phases of open-heart surgeries.
- Oversaw external pacemaker management for patients recovering from CABG surgeries.
- Oversaw LVAD management in MCS patients to ensure stable circulatory support during hospital stay.
- Educated patients and family members on LVAD device care.
- Educated discharged patients on sternal precautions after open-heart surgery.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Orientation Leader
Endicott College
Beverly, MA
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Evaluated feedback from new students and parents to continuously improve orientation programs.
- Planned social activities that promoted community building among new students.
- Addressed and resolved new students' concerns and questions during orientation sessions, providing clear and accurate information.
- Organized events for admitted students to meet faculty members from their departments.
- Promoted interaction among groups of new students by facilitating small group discussions on college transition-related concerns.
- Prepared and presented information about student services, academic programs, campus resources and other topics related to student life.
Tour Guide
Endicott College Office of Admissions
Beverly, MA
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Utilized storytelling techniques to enhance visitor engagement and learning.
- Ensured visitors had an enjoyable experience by providing interesting facts and stories related to tour sites.
- Displayed strong public speaking skills and communication abilities to facilitate highest quality tour for guests.
- Collected and analyzed feedback from guests to continually improve tour quality and guest experience.
- Built detailed knowledge on locations and points of interest to thoroughly answer guest questions.
- Answered questions, pointed out overlooked features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Endicott College
Beverly, MA05.2022
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- LVAD operation and MCS support
- Tracheostomy care
- Chest tube management
- External pacemaker management
- Care prioritization
- Cardiac transplant care
Certification
ACLS - American Heart Association
BLS - American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Certification - American Heart Association
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse PCU
Miami Valley Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
Per Diem Registered Nurse Home Health
Northeast Arc
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Stepdown
Brigham and Women's Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2024
Orientation Leader
Endicott College
11.2019 - 05.2022
Tour Guide
Endicott College Office of Admissions
09.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Endicott College