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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
06.2021 - Current

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
06.2021 - Current

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

Westchester Community College

Associate of Science from Nursing
Paola Hidalgo