Monserrat Serra
Whitehouse Station,NJ
Summary
Adept at emergency interventions and patient management, I leveraged strong clinical judgment and emotional intelligence to improve patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and a high level of autonomy, I excel in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 37 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Summit Health Group
01.2009 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, obtained and labeled patient specimens for microscopic evaluation.
- Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment of vital signs upon arrival from surgeries.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects using effective medication administration techniques.
- Conducted patient assessments for post-operative complications.
- Maintained proficiency in emergent situations.
- Administered post-anesthesia care protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively.
Transplant Coordinator
New Jersey Sharing Network
02.2016 - 02.2022
- Facilitated efficient organ allocation by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of UNOS policies and procedures.
- Enhanced transplant coordination by streamlining communication among multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated multi-organ transplants, effectively managing the unique challenges associated with these complex cases.
- Increased donor organ utilization by coordinating efficient procurement and transportation processes.
- Supported families during the donation process, providing compassionate guidance and resources.
- Maintained transplant candidates hemodynamically stable until procurement process.
Registered Nurse
Beth Isreal Medical Center
03.1988 - 02.1997
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including Swan Ganz placement, dialysis catheters, and IABP catheters.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives.
- Managed ventilator settings, central lines, feeding tubes according to physician orders.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, family members, and patients on complex end-of-life decisions within the intensive care unit.
- Charge nurse for an 18 bed medical surgical unit including bone marrow transplant patients, IABP, CAVH, peritoneal and arterial hemodialysis, ITP and multiple acute medical patient conditions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05-1986
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), PALS, CPR certification
- High level of autonomy,emotional Intelligence
- Fluent in Spanish
- Emergency Interventions
- Honest and Dependable
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliable and Responsible
- Organizational skills
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Airway Management
- IV Insertion
Timeline
Transplant Coordinator
New Jersey Sharing Network
02.2016 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Summit Health Group
01.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beth Isreal Medical Center
03.1988 - 02.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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