Mariel Rodriguez
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Experienced with patient care and clinical procedures in medical-surgical and Labor and Delivery settings. Utilizes critical thinking and decision-making to manage patient care plans effectively. Knowledge of wound care, medication administration, and post-operative care, ensuring comprehensive patient support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor and Delivery RN
Hackensack University Medical Center Palisades Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
- Provided empathetic care for both mothers and their neonates while conducting careful monitoring and effective management during the antepartum, labor and delivery, and post-partum stages
- Assist physicians during deliveries, medical examinations, and surgical procedures
- Supported mothers and their loved ones by providing appropriate education and recourses for successful discharge home
- Evaluated patient conditions and communicated any changes to appropriate staff ensuring a safe and effective treatment
- Educated expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decision-making.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by maintaining accurate medical records, updating care plans, and documenting interventions.
Medical Surgical, RN
Hackensack University Medical Center Palisades Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Tasked with high standards of care handling all aspects of treatment, from safely administering medication to effectively managing pain control
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Worked as liaison between patients and physicians to provide effective care
- Notified medical team of changes in patient's condition or abnormal laboratories
- Supported patients and families medically and emotionally providing companionate care, diagnosis, and disease management education
- Assisted patients with daily functions, ensuring patient safety
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
COVID-19 - Medical Surgical / Telemetry Floor
Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Maintained droplet and contact precautions as per protocol
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough patient education and comprehensive discharge planning.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between different levels of care by collaborating with case managers and social workers during discharge planning processes.
- Meticulously monitored SPO2 levels, ABG, and other pertinent laboratories
- Worked closely with inter-professional team members to provide adequate respiratory support
- Contributed to continuous improvement of nursing policies, procedures, and practices by providing valuable feedback based on clinical experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Peters University
Jersey City, NJ05-2019
Skills
- Central line management
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- CPR certification
- Isolation precautions
- Urinary catheterization
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Surgical, RN
Hackensack University Medical Center Palisades Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2023
COVID-19 - Medical Surgical / Telemetry Floor
Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2023
Labor and Delivery RN
Hackensack University Medical Center Palisades Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Peters University
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