MICHELLE ZAPANTA
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
I am a highly motivated, knowledgeable, and hardworking individual who has a conscientious personality armed with a strong and thorough work ethic. In which I can be relied upon as a nurse serving in the hospital's totality and provide exceptional care to the patient. In addition, I have experienced in a hospital setting especially in the Telemetry Unit, Medical Surgical Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and in the Delivery Room Unit, I am willing to expand a wide variety of opportunity that can help me gain more perspective, knowledge, and contribute to the growth of the institution.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Clara Maass Medical Center
Belleville, USA
09.2024 - Current
- Performed Pre-operative Assessment and provided care to patients in Operating Room
- Assisted Surgeon with different Surgical Procedures including Gynecology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Urology, Vascular, Cystologgy and General Surgery
- Developed and Implemented Operating Room Policies to ensure Patient Safety
- Administered medications to patients and monitored them on their responses while working with the Healthcare teams to ensure that a patient receive the proper treatment
- Collaborated with Physicians to quickly assess patients and carry out all the medical orders such as monitoring intake and output, Vital Signs, IV Insertion, Intramuscular injections and observing changes in patient condition
- Updated patient charts with the appropriate such as medications and support accurate treatments
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioner
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Performed scrub duties to include selection and opening of supplies, preparation of surgical field, and instrumentation during surgical cases.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment prior to procedures.
- Provided direct patient care in the operating room, including pre-operative and post-operative assessments.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Assisted circulating nurse with assessment of patient's condition prior to, during, and after procedure.
Nursing Aide, Telemetry Unit
Clara Maass Medical Center
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported and Provided care to every patients
- Monitored patient Vital Signs and recorded to flowsheet
- Phlebotomy and EKG done to every patients
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Reported any observed changes in the patient's condition or behavior promptly to the RN Supervisor.
- Transported patients to different areas within the facility using wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Answered call lights promptly and assisted patients with their needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing patient care, including vital signs monitoring, collection of specimens and charting.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
V.L Makabali Memorial Hospital Inc.
City Of San Fernando, Philippines
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the Assumption
Philippines01.2022
Skills
- Time Management
- Flexibility
- Stamina
- Continuous Learning
- Team Player
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Compassionate
- Endurance
- Professionalism
- Surgical assistance
- Patient assessment
- Healthcare team coordination
- Effective communication
Certification
- Philippine Nursing Licensure, Registered Professional Nurse
- New Jersey State License, 26NR26395500
- New York State Licensure, 0963874
Seminars And Certificates
- New York State Registered Professional Nurse, 04/2024
- Periop 101: A Core Curriculum Didactic OR Course, 04/2025
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Program, 011/2023
Languages
English
Professional
FILIPINO
Professional
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Clara Maass Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Nursing Aide, Telemetry Unit
Clara Maass Medical Center
01.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
V.L Makabali Memorial Hospital Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the Assumption
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