Puja Patel
Jacksonville
Summary
Dedicated and versatile Registered Nurse with over six years of progressive experience in perioperative care, PACU, endoscopy, and step-down rehabilitation settings. Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment, compassionate care, and technical proficiency in pre-, intra-, and post-operative environments. Skilled in patient assessments, IV insertion, sedation monitoring, and post-anesthesia recovery, particularly in gastrointestinal procedures. Adept at interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and promoting safe, evidence-based outcomes. Committed to upholding high standards of care, infection control, and continuous learning in fast-paced surgical and acute care environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse – Per Diem
Center One Surgery Center
07.2025 - Current
- Provided pre-operative and post-anesthesia care for ambulatory surgical patients in GI, ENT, and general procedures
- Monitored vital signs, assessed readiness for discharge, and educated patients pre- and post-surgery.
- Collaborated with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe patient transitions and high-quality care.
- Demonstrated IV insertion skills, medication administration, and EHR documentation
GI Endoscopy Registered Nurse – Part-time
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Responsibility for set up of all endoscopic procedures such as EGDs, Colonoscopies, ERCPs and EUS.
- Assist with intra procedural diagnostics.
- Assisting the physician in the completion of both colonoscopy and endoscopy by performing biopsies and polypectomies and monitoring patients in the recovery area post procedure.
- Responsible for monitoring anesthetic patients post procedure and responding appropriately to level of care changes.
- Conducted regular phone-based education and post-procedure follow-ups with patients managing chronic GI conditions (Crohn’s, UC, GERD), ensuring compliance with treatment plans, and identifying early signs of deterioration.
- Coordinated follow-up care and preventive screenings, including referrals to primary or specialty providers.
- Supported medication reconciliation and patient self-management through telehealth and EMR documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patients recently discharged, reducing risk of readmission.
GI Endoscopy Registered Nurse – Full-time
Mayo Clinic
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Responsibility for set up of all endoscopic procedures such as EGDs, Colonoscopies, ERCPs and EUS.
- Assist with intra procedural diagnostics.
- Assisting the physician in the completion of both colonoscopy and endoscopy by performing biopsies and polypectomies and monitoring patients in the recovery area post procedure.
- Responsible for monitoring anesthetic patients post procedure and responding appropriately to level of care changes.
- Provided post-procedural assessment and ongoing monitoring of patients recovering from sedation, with emphasis on early symptom recognition and escalation when needed.
- Delivered clear, compassionate communication to patients and families in high-stress moments, preparing them for discharge and next steps in care.
- Coordinated care transitions and responded promptly to clinical changes, drawing from standardized protocols and nursing judgment.
- Assessed patients pre- and post-procedure, many with chronic conditions requiring medication management and close monitoring.
- Managed phone-based post-op teaching and coordinated follow-up care, ensuring clinical documentation was timely and thorough.
Endoscopy Registered Nurse – Full-time
Garden State Endoscopy and Surgery Center
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Admitted patients for endoscopic procedures including EGD and colonoscopies.
- Assessed patients prior to procedures in gathering medical history, vital signs and administering medications.
- Assisted the physician with interventions as indicated (positioning, preparing specimens, GI tract tattooing, obtaining biopsies and conducting polypectomies, etc.)
- Ensured completion of procedural informed consent, anesthesia consent and insert peripheral IV lines
- Monitored and assess patient vital signs, respiratory and circulatory status to ensure positive patient outcomes.
- Monitored and recover patient post-anesthesia, conducted hemodynamic monitoring, and prepare for discharge.
Per Diem Operating Room Nurse
Medely
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Employed to work multiple diverse surgical processes from pre-op, intra-op and post-op in GI/Endoscopies, general surgery, plastics, gynecological, eye and laparoscopic surgeries. Facilitated care of patients throughout procedure and maintain patient safety.
Registered Nurse – Full-time
Kindred Hospital New Jersey
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed physical and psychosocial assessment, communicated with patients, and provided updates to family members.
- Responsible for taking care of patients with tracheostomy, mechanical ventilation, and different gastrostomy tubes, cardiac monitoring, and critical care drips.
- Monitored patient’s health by examining and reporting any critical lab values or vital signs and initiated rapid response for patient deterioration.
- Administered medications per guidelines via appropriate routes PO, IV, gastric tubes, IM and SubQ with proper administration using critical thinking skills and correct medical interventions.
- Provided care of status/post COVID-19 and active COVID-19 patients utilizing and implementing guidelines outline by Director of Infectious Diseases.
- Cared for medically complex and terminally ill patients, including those on ventilators and palliative pathways.
- Provided emotional support and education to families facing end-of-life decisions and symptom management.
Operating Room Nurse – Full-time
The Livingston Surgery Center
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Performed Circulating nurse duties with efficiency in a timely manner. Ensured patient confidentiality and maintains patient safety by providing a safe environment.
- Assisted surgeons, anesthesiologists and other personnel as needed to ensure the highest quality of care.
- Ensured that operating room and correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed.
- Charted all pertinent and accurate details of the patient’s surgical experience pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative.
- Assisted with administration of anesthesia; ensured proper positioning of patient for procedures.
- Assisted with various surgical procedures such as Plastics, ENT, ophthalmic, pain and general.
Rehab Nurse – Part-time
Shore Rehabilitation Institute
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed initial admission assessments, created a plan of care for patients and provided a report on patients being discharged.
- Assisted doctors in creating and implementing rehabilitation therapies based on the individual needs of each patient.
- Administered medication per guidelines to make sure timely and efficient administration through critical thinking skills and prioritizing.
- Documented thorough patient clinical assessments and any point of care changes in the EMR Soarian and retrained in EPIC. Trained in IV insertion and phlebotomy.
- Supported patients in recovery and end-of-life planning, coordinating interdisciplinary goals of care in collaboration with therapy and medical teams.
Operating Room Nurse – Full-time
CentraState Healthcare System
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Ensured efficient progression of operations by managing pre-operative care, transport to operating room, documentation of surgical processes and post-operative care.
- Worked as circulator in OR to maintain sterile environment and infection control procedures; conducting regular sponge and sharps counts.
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative clinical assessments and proper hand-over of care.
- Took precautions to mitigate the risk for injury during induction and subsequent stages of anesthesia; fluid irrigation; gas embolism; and robotic surgery safety.
- Aided during various surgical procedures (ENT, OB-GYN, Orthopedic, and General).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, Massachusetts09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Science, Technology and Society
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, New Jersey12.2011
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Head-Toe Assessments
- Nursing Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- EKG
- Patient Education
- Communication
- Medication Dispense
- Mobility
- IV Insertion Certified
- Respiratory Care
- Infection Control
Certification
- American Red Cross BLS – X3FTOR - March 2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – July 2026
- Perioperative 101 Certificate / IV Certification
- Rutgers RN Refresher Course Certification – 80 CEUs – August 2020
Timeline
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse – Per Diem
Center One Surgery Center
07.2025 - Current
GI Endoscopy Registered Nurse – Part-time
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - 10.2024
GI Endoscopy Registered Nurse – Full-time
Mayo Clinic
03.2022 - 10.2023
Endoscopy Registered Nurse – Full-time
Garden State Endoscopy and Surgery Center
05.2021 - 03.2022
Per Diem Operating Room Nurse
Medely
11.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse – Full-time
Kindred Hospital New Jersey
04.2020 - 10.2020
Operating Room Nurse – Full-time
The Livingston Surgery Center
12.2019 - 06.2020
Rehab Nurse – Part-time
Shore Rehabilitation Institute
08.2019 - 10.2019
Operating Room Nurse – Full-time
CentraState Healthcare System
05.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Science, Technology and Society
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professions
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