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
North Bergen, New Jersey
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
North Bergen New Jersey
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
North Bergen New Jersey
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
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Peters University