Larissa Penna Esteireiro
Parsippany,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Morristown Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing timely interventions in the step-down unit.
- Developed strong rapport with patients in the step-down unit, easing anxieties during transitions of care from intensive care units or surgical wards.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Reduced readmission rates for patients with chronic conditions through comprehensive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Saint Clare's Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care as a charge RN for patients on the Progressive Care unit and medical-surgical unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ05.2022
Skills
- Operational Standards
- Chest Tubes
- Heart Failure
- Critical drip titration
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Diagnostic Test Interpretation
- Monitoring Vitals
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Fluid Intake Monitoring
- Respiratory Failure
Licenses
Registered Nurse (RN)- NJ/ Compact license (Valid from 03/28/2024 to 05/31/2026)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Valid from 04/27/2023 to 04/30/2025)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Valid from 04/28/2024 to 04/2026)
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Morristown Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Saint Clare's Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
County College of Morris