Nicole Banderas-Gonzalez
Hyde Park,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care within fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-acuity situations. Always eager to learn new skillsets and appreciative of constructive feedback. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families as well as multidisciplinary teams through empathetic and respectful communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Beth Israel Lahey Health
11.2019 - Current
- Proficient in IV placement, central line management with administration/ titration of cardiac drip medications, blood products, sedation, and other life sustaining medications.
- Experience with critically-ill vented patients and care of trauma patients at level one trauma center
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with multi disciplinary team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care
Beth Israel Lahey Health
04.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms to provide treatment strategies in collaboration with the physician.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Facilitated patient transfers to the Emergency Department and assisted with stabilization if acutely critical and requiring advanced intervention.
- Trained in running blood/urine specimens through Point of Care lab on site to provide test results that provide aid in patient management.
ICU/CODE Registered Nurse, Boston Hope
Massachusetts General Brigham
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations with COVID 19 at the field hospital created within the Boston Convention Center to mitigate the pandemic crisis.
- Provided acute care to decompensating patients and facilitated management to stabilize or transfer to local Emergency Departments.
- Flexible utilizing limited resources with assist of the National Guard; assisted in providing more easily accessible CODE carts and kits for rapid assessments.
- Mentor to new-grad nurses.
Solid Organ Transplant Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Lahey Health
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient population; comprised of pre-op, post-op solid organ transplant recipients and donors, as well as decompensated liver and kidney patients.
- Management of acutely ill patients by applying critical thinking, evidence based practice and collaboration with clinical staff.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Emergency Department Resource Technician
Beth Israel Lahey Health
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Leadership position within ED Technician role, working with nursing leads to provide adequate support/ flow throughout the department.
- Provide further support to staff that require assistance with patient care tasks.
Emergency Department Technician
Beth Israel Lahey Health
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted with CPR, obtaining and documenting vital signs, phlebotomy, lab collection, EKGs, wound care, splinting, ADLs, and tele transports.
- Prioritized and completed tasks as delegated by RNs/ Physicians while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
Emergency Department Assistant
Beth Israel Lahey Health
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided one-to-one psychiatric patient watches
- Ensured adequate stocking within the department
Home Patient Care Assistant
Private
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Home PCA for several patients with varying needs and medical history including quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and paraplegia.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, mobility, medication administration, management of catheters, as well as overall companionship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
Boston, MA08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2016
High School Diploma -
Webster-Schroeder High School
Webster, NY05.2012
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Conversational in French
- Certified in TNCC, ACLS, BLS, MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behaviors)
- Proficient in IV Insertion and phlebotomy
- Medication administration via PO/NG, IM, SC, IV, central line
- Compassionate caregiving
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care
Beth Israel Lahey Health
04.2022 - Current
ICU/CODE Registered Nurse, Boston Hope
Massachusetts General Brigham
04.2020 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Beth Israel Lahey Health
11.2019 - Current
Solid Organ Transplant Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Lahey Health
11.2018 - 11.2019
Emergency Department Resource Technician
Beth Israel Lahey Health
01.2017 - 11.2018
Emergency Department Technician
Beth Israel Lahey Health
06.2016 - 11.2018
Emergency Department Assistant
Beth Israel Lahey Health
12.2015 - 06.2016
Home Patient Care Assistant
Private
01.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
Boston University
High School Diploma -
Webster-Schroeder High School
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