Open To Work
Monserrat Serra
Brick,USA
Work Preference
Summary
Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and maximizes my skills in effective time management and problem-solving expertise.
Patient oriented nurse with 39 years of diverse experience. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and assignments. Adept at emergency interventions. Recognized for adaptability, reliability, a high level of autonomy, and excellence in fast-paced environments. Strong clinical judgment in emergency situations, high organizational skills, dependable and autonomous. Fluent in Spanish, IV insertion, airway management, and telemetry monitoring. Certified in CPR and ACLS. Experience with HST medical charting and Big Board computer programs.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
PreOp/ PACU
Seashore Surgical Institute
Brick, NJ
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and medication reviews prior to both general, MAC sedation, and local anesthesia.
- Executed medication orders for patients pre-procedure, including eye drops, prophylactic intravenous antibiotics, and EKG recordings, ensuring readiness for anesthesia.
- Performed critical assessments post-anesthesia, collaborating daily with anesthesiologists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Resolved airway issues promptly post general and MAC anesthesia, enhancing patient safety during recovery.
- Supported unit operations to enhance workflow and maintained weekly supply orders, along with daily equipment checks.
PreOp/ PACU/ Endoscopy
Summit Health Group
Berkeley Heights, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2025
- Conducted thorough patient history assessments prior to anesthesia for pediatric patients, ensuring comprehensive understanding of medical background.
- Monitored pediatric patients during the unreactive stage in PACU with safe transition to the parents.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications post general and intravenous sedation, such as airway obstructions and apnea.
- Minimized complications from anesthetic side effects through effective intravenous medication administration.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in performing regional blocks on orthopedic cases.
- Assisted in performing endoscopic procedures, tissue retrieval, and labeling specimens for microscopic evaluation.
- Applied nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, and endoscopic ultrasound.
- Streamlined unit operations by orienting new staff, managing PACU medication cart and narcotic inventory, and coordinating staff meetings.
Transplant Coordinator
New Jersey Sharing Network
New Providence, NJ
02.1997 - 02.2002
- Streamlined coordination of multi-organ transplants, resulting in timely procedures and optimized patient outcomes.
- Coordinated organ allocation in compliance with UNOS policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Enhanced transplant coordination through communication among multidisciplinary teams at hospitals throughout New Jersey and the east coast.
- Guided families through donation process and procurement, providing emotional support and clear communication.
- Maintained transplant candidates hemodynamically stable until procurement time.
- Worked in collaboration with techs to procure, maintain organ integrity, and deliver organs to specified hospitals.
- Performed postmortem care on donor patients and accompanied families for the viewing of the body.
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical ICU
Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark, NJ
03.1988 - 02.1997
- Charge nurse for an 18-bed unit including bone marrow transplant patients, IABP, CAVH, peritoneal and hemodialysis ITP, and multiple acute medical and surgical patients.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ system failure in critically ill patients.
- Delivered lifesaving interventions during emergencies, stabilizing critically ill patients and ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, enhancing patient outcomes through efficient placement of Swan Ganz catheter, IABP, and intubation.
- Acted as liaison between physicians and family members, facilitating informed decision-making on complex end-of-life care.
- Mentored new staff facilitating smooth orientation into the unit.
Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical/ Urology Floor
Passaic General Hospital
Passaic, NJ
03.1987 - 01.1988
- Charge Nurse for a 27-bed unit that includes pre and post-surgical and urology patients.
- Managed care for 8-10 patients, overseeing medication distribution and overall health needs.
- Executed pre-surgical orders for preop patients the evening before surgical interventions, ensuring readiness and compliance.
- Coordinated patient transitions from PACU to the unit following surgical interventions, facilitating smooth recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Biology
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05-1986
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Airway management
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Staff mentoring
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Excellent communication
- Self-Directed
Personal Information
In the process of relocating to Union County
Timeline
PreOp/ PACU
Seashore Surgical Institute
01.2025 - Current
PreOp/ PACU/ Endoscopy
Summit Health Group
01.2008 - 01.2025
Transplant Coordinator
New Jersey Sharing Network
02.1997 - 02.2002
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical ICU
Beth Israel Medical Center
03.1988 - 02.1997
Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical/ Urology Floor
Passaic General Hospital
03.1987 - 01.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Biology
William Paterson University