Melissa Hernandez Romero, FNP-BC
Little Ferry,NJ
Summary
With 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations, I am a professional and personable Nurse known for my articulate presentation style. I have a patient-oriented approach and a particular expertise in Pediatric specialty. My skill set includes multitasking, prioritizing patient needs, and managing daily assignments. As a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, I excel at handling multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Registered Nurse
West New York Board Of Education
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained accurate documentation of student medical records in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Organized professional development opportunities for teachers regarding student-specific medical conditions like diabetes and asthma management.
- Enhanced student health by implementing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Delivered compassionate care to students experiencing illness or injury while maintaining confidentiality of their medical information.
- Established strong relationships with parents; communicating about their children''s health needs regularly to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Supported students with special needs by collaborating with teachers, counselors, and parents to provide individualized care plans.
- Provided counseling support for students dealing with emotional issues, substance abuse, or other health-related concerns.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Pediatric Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse/Medical Office Manager
Riverside Medical Group
09.2004 - 03.2021
- Completion of annual physical forms, asthma action plan, anaphylaxis emergency care plan, dietary accommodation form, diabetes medical management plan form, and WIC forms
- Provided comprehensive nursing care and assessment from infant to adulthood
- Reported vaccinations to NJIIS
- Performed vitals, Point of care testing including capillary lead, hemoglobin, blood sugar finger stick, strep test, flu test, urinalysis, tympanometry, hearing and visual acuity test, wound care, and ages & stages questionnaires
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of the latest advances in pediatric nursing practices.
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff, elevating overall skill level of pediatric care team.
RN for the COVID-19 Response Team
Riverside Medical Group
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Designed, Implemented, and Managed the "COVID-19 Command Center" that facilitated access to patient testing (initial response) and Covid-19 vaccinations (secondary response) resulting in 30K patients being tested
- Performed COVID-19 on site nasal swab testing for both Rapid and PCR as well as symptom monitoring
- Discussed results with patients and plan of care.
Education
Master of Science - Practical Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ01.2022
Diploma Registered Nurse -
Holy Name Medical Center, School of Nursing
Teaneck, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- EMR Systems
- Patient and family advocacy
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes and nutrition education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Registered Nurse
West New York Board Of Education
07.2021 - 10.2022
RN for the COVID-19 Response Team
Riverside Medical Group
03.2020 - 03.2021
Pediatric Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse/Medical Office Manager
Riverside Medical Group
09.2004 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Practical Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
Diploma Registered Nurse -
Holy Name Medical Center, School of Nursing
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