Raquel Damato
Wrentham,MA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in emergency care and mental health. Skilled in patient education and mentorship, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and outcomes while demonstrating strong clinical judgment in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining composure during medical crises. Highly reliable team member with adaptability to changing situations and commitment to collaborative success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Beth Isreal Hospital
Needham, MA
04.2019 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients with critical conditions, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, adapting care strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on emergency protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Taravista
Devens, MA
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Administered psychiatric assessments and developed individualized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated therapeutic interventions to enhance patient engagement and recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies and ensure continuity of services.
- Demonstrated strong crisis management skills by effectively deescalating volatile situations involving agitated patients.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills by actively listening and empathizing with patients during their recovery process.
- Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing mental health crises, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Becker College
Worcester, MA05.2018
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Acute care expertise
- Mental health nursing
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Beth Isreal Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Taravista
06.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Becker College