Miguelina Straub
Mullica Hill,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse bringing 21 years of experience in Acute Dialysis, Critical Care, Telemetry, Home-care and Hospice with good multitasking and time management strengths. Adept at working on complicated concerns with diverse patients, addressing complaints and exceeding care targets. Currently a Seasoned Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Davita, adept in patient-focused care and dialysis treatment. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly enhancing patient outcomes through expert patient data analysis and monitoring telemetry. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and commitment to improving patient quality of life.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Davita
Thomas Jefferson Methodist Division
05.2005 - Current
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and asthma.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
1900 Mckean St
07.2006 - 04.2008
- Developed and initiated individualized plan of care and assumed responsibility for ongoing development in partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
- Initiated preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provided services ordered by physician as indicated in plan of care.
- Kept abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions to improve patient mortality, quality of life and enhance patient outcomes.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
2301 S Broad St Philadelphia Pa 19149
03.2004 - 05.2005
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Telemetry and Critical Care Registered Nurse
St Agnes Medical And Burn Center
1900 Mckean St Philadelphia PA 19148
06.2003 - 05.2005
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Performed hourly rounds on Number-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA06.2003
Skills
- Test Interpretations
- Patient-Focused Care
- Drug Administration
- EMR Systems
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Dialysis Treatment
- Patient Data Analysis
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Records Documentation
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Acute Renal Disease
- Blood Product Transfusion
Timeline
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
07.2006 - 04.2008
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Davita
05.2005 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
03.2004 - 05.2005
Telemetry and Critical Care Registered Nurse
St Agnes Medical And Burn Center
06.2003 - 05.2005
Diploma - Nursing
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing