Penelope Hendrickson
Princeton,NJ
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
Princeton, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies such as Diltiazem, Amiodarone, and Milrinone in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and ECG readings continuously, promptly identifying any abnormalities requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Increased safety standards within the telemetry unit by adhering to infection control protocols and promoting a culture of constant vigilance.
- Contributed positively towards a healthy work culture by providing mentorship and guidance to newly hired nurses, enhancing team performance and patient care quality.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication usage, and post-discharge care.
- Managed complex patients with multiple comorbidities by developing individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse
St Lukes Warren Hospital
Phillipsburg, NJ
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Delivering care to patients on a medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating tasks, and working with a team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Review post-operative orders and continuously monitor patients' post-operative vitals, setting up PCA and fluids, and occasional insulin drips.
- Collect/draw blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
In-Home Child Caregiver
Private Employer
Ewing , NJ
04.2016 - 09.2020
- Worked with and cared for a child with Cerebral Palsy
- Established a safe and welcoming environment while promoting activities of daily living (ADL's)
- Handled daily recording of information about behavior, food served, and medications administered
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ12-2019
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Team coordination
- Patient assessments
- Communicating
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey, License number: 26NR21671600
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- Stop the Bleed Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Lukes Warren Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2023
In-Home Child Caregiver
Private Employer
04.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College