Maria Sarah E. Tabago

Clifton,NJ

Summary

Registered Nurse with experience in outpatient procedural and inpatient cardiovascular and medical-surgical care. Seeking a Perioperative Fellowship to develop perioperative nursing competence through structured training focused on patient safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and operating room–based surgical care.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Vascular / Interventional Unit

The Cardiovascular Care Group (TCVCG)

Clifton, NJ

06.2025 - Current

Pre-, intra-operative (circulator), and post-operative nursing care for 6-8 outpatient vascular and cardiovascular procedures per day in an outpatient surgical setting
Performed comprehensive pre-procedure assessments, verified correct patient/procedure/site, and monitored vital signs throughout care
Maintained sterile technique, supported procedural workflow, and monitored patients under local anesthesia for 20+ cases per week
Provided post-procedure care, patient education, discharge readiness assessment, and EMR documentation

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical / Cardiothoracic Unit

Hackensack Meridian Hospital

Hackensack, NJ

05.2024 - 04.2025

Delivered evidence-based, patient-centered care to a 25-bed cardiovascular and medical-surgical unit
Monitored patient condition, administered medications using bar-code scanning and maintained accurate documentation
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support care planning and safe patient discharges

Patient Care Associate, Clinical Decision Unit

The Valley Hospital

Ridgewood, NJ

07.2023 - 10.2023

Assisted with direct patient care for 8+ patients per shift, including vital signs, phlebotomy, and activities of daily living
Supported nursing staff while prioritizing patient safety and quality care

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Minor in Psychology - Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.83)

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ

01-2024

Skills

Medication Administration Vital Signs Monitoring Patient Assessment
Outpatient Procedural Nursing Care (Pre-, Intra-, Post-Operative)
Cardiovascular and Medical-Surgical Nursing Care

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Adaptability
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation