Luzvita Restrepo
Union,NJ
Summary
Emergency Department Nurse with 25+ years of experience working in Multiple hospital settings. Has worked in Overlook Medical center as Staff RN ED Nurse from Feb 2007 February 2025. Clinically skilled in cardiac monitoring, transfusions, IV starts, A-lines, Central Venous Access, and thermodynamic regulation. Advocate for the needs and preferences of patients and their families, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care. Monitoring blood transfusions, wound care, catheter insertions and more. Observed for changes in patient condition, informing physicians on patient status, preventing the spread of infections, and ensuring advanced cardiac life support. Monitor and record vital signs, patient responses, and progress, making necessary adjustments to treatment plans. Utilize advanced medical equipment and technology to support care and assist physicians with lifesaving procedures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
RN - Emergency Department
Hoboken University
Hoboken, NJ, USA
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support
- Utilize advanced medical equipment and technology to support patient care and assist physicians with lifesaving procedures
- Monitored and adjusted specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic display
- Assisted in development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and nursing professional practice in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered and applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions
- Coordinated patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counselling, and discharge planning, and directs/delegates appropriately to members of the health care team
- Partnered with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, hospitalists, registered nurses (RN), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction
RN - Perdiem - Same Day Surgery
Medely
Union, NJ
10.2021 - 01.2025
- Provided comprehensive care during the perioperative process, including Pre-operative assessment, preparation for surgery, monitoring during the Procedure and post operative recovery, ensuring a smooth and safe experience for patients undergoing procedures that allow them to be discharged on the same day
- Efficiently managed a high volume of patients with quick transition between Procedures
- Addressed patient concerns and provided emotional support due to the Often quick process
- Ensured patients are adequately prepared for home recovery with clear Instructions and follow-up plans
Staff - RN - Emergency Department
RWJ University Hospital
Rahway, NJ, USA
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated competency in basic EKG interpretation
- Provided top-notch care, implementing infection control procedures to protect patients and staff
- Provided timely interventions to identified problems in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
- Reassessed patients' needs to determine patients' response to treatment and promptly confer with physician
- Demonstrated venipuncture/peripheral IV insertion skills
- Observed for changes in patient condition, informing physicians on patient status, preventing the spread of infections, and ensuring advanced cardiac life support
Staff - RN - Emergency Department
Overlook Hospital - Union Campus
Union, NJ, USA
02.2007 - 10.2021
- Performed medical procedures such as starting IV lines, administering medications, monitoring blood transfusions, wound care, catheter insertions and more
- Utilize advanced medical equipment and technology to support patient care and assist physicians with lifesaving procedures
- Provided top-notch care, implementing infection control procedures to protect patients and staff
- Clinically skilled in cardiac monitoring, transfusions, IV starts, A-lines, Central Venous Access, and thermodynamic regulation
- Worked with Physician's Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Patient Care Technicians, Radiology Technicians and Ultrasound Technicians as well as Social Work Department to coordinate continuum of care
- Responsible for maintaining care standards in the emergency room
- Provide immediate and comprehensive care to trauma patients, including resuscitation, stabilization, and ongoing monitoring
- Utilize advanced medical equipment and technology to support patient care and assist physicians with lifesaving procedures
- Provide critical care to patients including post-cardiac arrest and administering critical IV medications
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing
05.1993
Skills
- EMR (EPIC)
- Developing and Implementing
- Nursing Care Plans
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Computer skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship patient management
Certification
- RN, NJ License, 26NR10222700, 05/31/25
- BLS, 08/14/25
- ACLS, 03/31/25
- PALS, 03/31/25
- NIH, 12/12/25
- CEN, 08/28/25
Personal Information
Title: RN - Emergency Department
Job Search Status
Actively looking for job can start ASAP
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Overlook Medical Center
11.2024 - 02.2025
RN - Emergency Department
Hoboken University
06.2022 - 01.2025
RN - Perdiem - Same Day Surgery
Medely
10.2021 - 01.2025
Staff - RN - Emergency Department
RWJ University Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2022
Staff - RN - Emergency Department
Overlook Hospital - Union Campus
02.2007 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing