Margaret Balarezo
Hackettstown,NJ
Summary
I am organized, knowledgeable and professional. This had been obtained throughout years of experience working as an RN. I provide fast and accurate assessments and work in a timely manner. I work calmly under pressure and work well with other coworkers. I believe in team work and providing the best care for our patient’s. I use all the tools available to me to provide the best care available. I communicate any issues or concerns with our doctors, case managers or supervisors when needed. I try to anticipate my pts needs ahead of time . I am good with listening to pts and family needs and concerns and providing solutions to problems that arise.
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Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Clare’s
Denville, NJ
08.2005 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, and assisted physicians with noninvasive and invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws
- Recognized and intervened in emergent medical and psychological situations
- Helped transition qualifying patients to hospice by meeting their physical and psychosocial needs.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs , guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Advised, coached and mentored student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Palisades medical center
North Bergen, NJ
01.2001 - 07.2004
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2002
Associate of Arts -
Edwards Williams College
Teaneck, NJ05.1999
Skills
- Quality nursing care
- Critical thinking
- Decision Making
- Patient education and training
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Care Coordination with interdisciplinary staff
- IV access and therapy
- Pain management
- Postoperative care
- Precepting nurses
- Extensive experience with geriatric patients as well as patients with Dementia, Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairments
- Palliative care and hospice
- Patient admissions and discharges
- Accurate Documentation
- Cardiac monitoring
- Charge nurse
- Time management skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Clare’s
08.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Palisades medical center
01.2001 - 07.2004
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Associate of Arts -
Edwards Williams College