Nicholas Arcuri

315 Bogert Avenue, Ridgewood,NJ

Summary

Experienced nursing professional with a strong work ethic and compassionate approach to patient care. Skilled in providing exceptional care to medical/surgical patients for over 1.5 years and delivering top-notch care to cardiac surgery ICU patients for 3 years. Proficient in vascular, thoracic, and cardiac surgeries, emphasizing patient comfort and safety while adhering to strict monitoring protocols. Highly organized and proactive in addressing patient needs, continually seeking to expand knowledge and skills in the nursing field.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Hackensack University Medical Center

11.2021 - 09.2024

Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes, central lines, arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters, external pacemakers, as well as mechanical cardiac support.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, CSU-ALS and other condition stabilizing interventions.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Hackensack Meridian Health

04.2019 - 11.2021

Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery as well as teach patients how to improve lifestyle choices, to help reduce the chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Managed caseload of seven patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, and IV therapy efficiently and with confidence.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

05-2018

Skills

Proficient in peritoneal dialysis techniques
Real-time telemetry analysis
Proficient in EPIC
Performing physical health assessments
Sanitation compliance
Patient education

Effective time management
Compassionate end-of-life support
Advanced ventilator management
Hemodynamics monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support
Intravenous administration