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Rayna Novak

Langhorne,PA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

Capital Health East Trenton
10.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.

ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Capital Health Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2024
  • Assistant Nurse Manager on the night shift for a busy Level 2 trauma center in Trenton New Jersey

EMERGENCY ROOM /TRAUMA CENTER STAFF NURSE

Capital Health Regional Medical Center
10.2008 - 10.2024

STAFF NURSE - CLINICAL LEVEL II

Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
01.2009 - 03.2021
  • Performed assessments and reassessments to determine patient needs and establish service plans
  • Maintained medication books and house log books to comply with regulations
  • Collected and reviewed data to assess nursing performance
  • Established work schedules and assignments for staff, accorded to workload, space and equipment availability
  • Occasional charge nurse position to night time staff
  • Provided and Managed total patient care by utilizing established nursing processes and principles
  • Provides management and care of patients during the trauma process in a Level 2 trauma center
  • Patient and family teaching to include medication and possible adverse effects and instructions on follow up care
  • Demonstrated awareness of ongoing ER unit needs to assist other team members to reach optimal nursing care standards
  • Provided care to pre and post operative Cardio-thoracic intermediate care patients
  • Provided care and education to heart and lung transplant patients
  • Provided care and education to patients with VAD (ventricular assist devices)
  • Occasional charge nurse responsibilities to night shift staff on cardiothoracic intermediate care unit at University-based facility
  • Preceptor to both new graduates and experienced nurses on unit

Education

BSN -

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Experienced in Epic charting
  • Experienced in Cerner charting
  • Triage Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Team Player
  • Leadership
  • Ability To Lift
  • Team Leadership
  • Team Building
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • TNCC

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • Pennsylvania Nursing License
  • New Jersey Nursing License
  • TNCC

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Capital Health East Trenton
10.2024 - Current

ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Capital Health Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2024

STAFF NURSE - CLINICAL LEVEL II

Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
01.2009 - 03.2021

EMERGENCY ROOM /TRAUMA CENTER STAFF NURSE

Capital Health Regional Medical Center
10.2008 - 10.2024

BSN -

Holy Family University
Rayna Novak