Luzvita Restrepo
Union,USA
Summary
Emergency Department Nurse with 25+ years of experience working in Multiple hospital settings. EMR: EPIC. Start Date: ASAP. Fully Covid Vaccinated.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Per diem Days
Mobile IV Medics
02.2025 - Current
- Provide IV therapy services to patients to various locations which may include their home, office or hotel.
- Responsibilities include inserting and maintaining IV lines, preparing and administering IV solutions, IV vitamins and other wellness therapies in accordance to MIVM protocols.
- Assessing patient's medical history, VS and overall health status during the infusions.
- Educate patients about the benefits of IV Therapy, the specific treatment they are receiving and any potential side effects.
- Adhere to established protocols, guidelines and regulations related to IV Therapy.
Travel RN FT for 13 weeks - ER Nights
Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Has worked in Overlook Medical center as Staff RN ED Nurse from Feb 2007 - Oct 2021, most recently took a 13 week travel contract with OMC ED Dept from 11/18/24 to 2/12/2025.
- 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 patient care and assist physicians with lifesaving measures.
- Summit NJ
FT Staff RN - ER Nights
Hoboken University
Hoboken, NJ
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.
- Hoboken, NJ
Staff - RN - ER Nights
RWJ University Hospital
Rahway, NJ
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.
- Rahway, NJ
Staff RN - ED
Overlook Hospital - Union Campus
Union, NJ
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.
- Union NJ
RN Per Diem/ Local travel contracts
Adventure Staffing Agency
01.2000 - 02.2007
- Worked as RN Per Diem in ED and ICU in various facilities: Overlook Hospital, St Joseph's Hospital in Paterson NJ, Mountainside Hospital, Trinitas Hospital, St Claire Hospital, St Michael's Hospital.
- Provided immediate care for patients with acute illnesses, injuries, trauma, or allergic reactions.
- Administered prescribed medications, including injections and intravenous fluids, according to doctor's orders.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress.
- Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
FT Staff RN in Med Surg
Long Island College Hospital
06.1993 - 12.1999
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, monitor vital signs, interpret lab results, and recognize subtle changes in patient condition.
- Maintained life support equipment like ventilators, cardiac monitoring devices, and other specialized.
- Effectively communicated with patients, families, and the healthcare team, educated them about conditions, treatments, and discharge plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing
Skills
- EMR (EPIC)
- Developing and Implementing
- Nursing Care Plans
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Computer skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship patient management
- Time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Work effectively at work position assigned
Certification
- RN, NJ License, 26NR10222700, 05/31/27
- BLS, 08/14/25
- ACLS, 03/31/27
- PALS, 03/27
- NIHHS, 12/12/25
- CEN, 08/28/25
Personal Information
Title: RN, CEN
Note
Actively looking for job can start ASAP
Timeline
RN Per diem Days
Mobile IV Medics
02.2025 - Current
Travel RN FT for 13 weeks - ER Nights
Overlook Medical Center
11.2024 - 02.2025
FT Staff RN - ER Nights
Hoboken University
06.2022 - 01.2025
Staff - RN - ER Nights
RWJ University Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2022
Staff RN - ED
Overlook Hospital - Union Campus
02.2007 - 10.2021
RN Per Diem/ Local travel contracts
Adventure Staffing Agency
01.2000 - 02.2007
FT Staff RN in Med Surg
Long Island College Hospital
06.1993 - 12.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing