Hi, I’m
Paola Hidalgo
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 2-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level RN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
St Johns Riverside Hospital
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
2021.06 - Current (3 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Chamberlain University , Downers Grove, IL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
07.2024
Westchester Community College , Valhalla, NY
Associate of Science from Nursing
12.2021
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Intake and discharge
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Patient Communication
- Care Coordination
- Training staff
- Student Precepting
- Tracheostomy Care
- EMR / EHR
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diet and Nutrition
- Diabetes management
- Preventive health
- Microsoft Office
- Sanitation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Johns Riverside Hospital
2021.06 - Current (3 years & 3 months)
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Westchester Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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