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Work History
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Nina Guzman

Paramus,NJ

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Committed to fostering team collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes while delivering reliable and adaptable care in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to ensure efficient and compassionate service, supported by a strong foundation in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Passionate about enhancing the quality of care through continuous learning and proactive engagement with patients and colleagues.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgical

Hackensack Meridian Health System
06.2025 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Emergency Department Patient Care Technician

Hackensack University Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2025
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
  • Help patients with personal hygiene and toileting needs.
  • Provide comfort measures to patients, including positioning and basic wound care.
  • Regularly check and record patients' vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
  • Report any abnormal findings to the nursing staff or physicians promptly.
  • Safely transport patients within the hospital for tests, procedures, or admission to other units.
  • Assist with patient transfers from stretchers or wheelchairs to beds.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
  • Relay important information about patients' conditions and care needs to the nursing staff and physician.
  • Assist in emergency situations, including performing CPR and other life-saving measures under the direction of a nurse or physician.
  • Follow established protocols and procedures for emergency response.

Blood Bank Associate

Hackensack University Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Completed administrative duties related to receiving, processing, reporting, and delivering laboratory test results and other reports as they are completed.
  • Received orders from doctors over the phone and coordinate efficient patient specimen collection based on proper prioritization (STAT, ASAP).
  • Other duties include answering questions about the lab, test requirements, and results, filing lab copies of reports, data entry, and following all lab safety rules while reporting hazards to your supervisor.
  • Responsibilities also include maintaining inventory, preparing orders for lab supplies, and arranging courier services and package transportation for special batch test samples.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Felician University
08-2024

Bachelor of Health Science - undefined

Brenau University
01.2016

Skills

  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • Basic Life Support Certified
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Telemetry monitoring certified
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Leadership
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to multitask
  • High level of autonomy

Accomplishments

    Hackensack University Medical Center:

    Member of Educational Scholarship Committee

Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse

CPR Certified

BLS Certified

Telemetry Monitoring Certified

Pressure Injury Prevention Training

Skin and Wound Care Training

Safe Patient Handling

Protocol and Education for Stroke Patients Training

Diabetes Care and Management Training

CAUTI & CLABSI Prevention Training

Advanced Palliative Care Certification

Sepsis Education

Cardiogenic Shock Protocol Training

Suicide Risk Screening Training

Cardiac Rehab Education Training

Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (eCPR) for cardiac arrest Education


Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgical

Hackensack Meridian Health System
06.2025 - Current

Emergency Department Patient Care Technician

Hackensack University Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2025

Blood Bank Associate

Hackensack University Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Health Science - undefined

Brenau University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Felician University

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