Rachel Jarvis
Naugatuck,CT
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional seeking a challenging position where my extensive medical professional and practical experience will be utilized Comfortable in fast paced emergency situations. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and exercising the sound judgment required to improve the quality of patient care.
Reliable and responsible Strong analytical skills capable of evaluating conditions and executing appropriate interventions. Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents. Develop reputable rapport with patients, families, staff, and physicians. Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Staff Nurse
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
New Haven, CT
04.2022 - Current
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss current plan of care for each patient.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
School Nurse
Fairfield Health Department
Fairfield, CT
09.2020 - Current
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Conducted formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and developed accurate medical summaries on students.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
General Staff Nurse
Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
Valhalla, USA
07.2005 - Current
- Implement patient care for up to 5 acute floor patients and 3 hematology/oncology patients
- Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Educate patients and families on health care needs, conditions, options, etc
- Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in supervision of staff members and evaluate staffing requirements based on floor assignments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05.2005
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Database Management
- Postoperative Care
- Administration of Oral Medications
- Administration of IV Medications
- Blood Product Administration
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Bone Marrow Transplant Assistance
- Lab Draws
- Central Line Care
- IV Insertion
- NGT Insertion
- Catheter Insertion
- Sterile Field Maintenance
- Wound Care
- Drain Care
- Supplemental Oxygen Care
- BiPaP/CPaP Administration
- Respiratory Therapy Treatments
- Nasogastric Suctioning
- Oral Suctioning
- Tracheostomy Care
- Burn Care
- G-tube/J-tube Care
- Insulin Administration
- Chest Tube Care
- Electronic Medical Records Usage
- Pediatric nursing
Certification
- New York State Registered Nurse License, #22 584079
- Connecticut Sate Registered Nurse License, 161418
- CPR/BLS Certification, 11/2025
- APHON Certification, 12/31/2026
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award
Timeline
General Staff Nurse
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
04.2022 - Current
School Nurse
Fairfield Health Department
09.2020 - Current
General Staff Nurse
Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
07.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
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