Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Marling Cespedes

Union City,New Jersey

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Hudson Regional Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective patient education, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Proven ability to mentor staff and implement infection control measures, fostering a collaborative healthcare environment,along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Hudson Regional Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Nurse Aide

Hudson Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
  • Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering thorough reports on patients'' status at shift handover meetings.
  • Improved patient mobility by assisting with range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean living environment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Maintained strict infection control protocols while performing wound care, catheter care, and other medical procedures.
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Promoted patient safety by closely monitoring vitals, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff, and administering medications as directed.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Contributed to efficient healthcare team communication through accurate documentation of patient information and regular updates on their progress.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by mentoring newly hired nurse aides and sharing best practices.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by forming strong bonds and providing emotional support during challenging times.
  • Supported rehabilitation efforts for post-operative patients through targeted exercise programs under nurse supervision.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
07-2023

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - EKG,PHLEBOTOMY, PATIENT CARE

American Training School
West New York, NJ
09-2009

High School Diploma -

Memorial High School
West New York, NJ
06-2007

BLS /ACLS CERTIFIED -

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Patient monitoring
  • Care planning
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Telemetry monitoring

Accomplishments

  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Certification

BLS/ACLS CERTIFIED

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Hudson Regional Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Nurse Aide

Hudson Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hudson County Community College

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - EKG,PHLEBOTOMY, PATIENT CARE

American Training School

High School Diploma -

Memorial High School

BLS /ACLS CERTIFIED -

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

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