Rebecca Rosenberg

• Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Care for 3-8 Critically ill patients daily.
• Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Perform routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Remain calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Manage quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Offer exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

168 hours of performance-based laboratory simulations and over 700 hours of hands-on clinical experience working closely with a preceptor in various healthcare settings including:

• ICU-Assessed patients' condition, notified physicians of clinical changes, Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain
• Emergency Department-Communicated with clients of diverse nationalities, in varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and in age groups from adolescence to elderly, Assessed incoming patients, Placed IVs, Drew blood samples for physician-ordered tests, Administered blood transfusions, Worked collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other staff in emergent situations, Helped triage incoming patients, placed EKG leads and operated EKG machinery, Assisted in using ultrasound to find difficult veins for IV access
• Psychiatric Hospital-Worked collaboratively with staff to help de-escalate crises with patients, administered medications, monitored for psychotropic and other drug reactions, performed and documented mental health assessments on newly admitted patients, participated in interdisciplinary meetings regarding patient care, developed interpersonal therapeutic relationships with patients
• Med-Surg-Administered medications, Monitored vital signs and I&O and reported to preceptor, Gave Sub Q and IM injections, Inserted and removed catheters, Inserted and removed NG tubes, Discharged and provided support and education to patients and their family
• OB-Provided patient and family education as well as discharge planning, Assisted with STI testing, Performed maternal and newborn assessments
• Pediatrics-Worked in an ISD High School alongside a school nurse, treated students for mental health and physical injuries, referred students to community and health resources, screened each student's temperature for prevention of COVID-19
• Community Health-Worked in a dialysis clinic alongside different disciplines, Oversaw the dialysis treatment from start to finish including priming the dialyzer and bloodlines, sterilizing all equipment before and after each patient, administered medication through dialysis machine, Assisted with priming and and disconnecting tubing through CVC ports, translated for Spanish-only speaking patients.

• Confidentially managed patient accounts
• Conducted home visits regularly of over 100 patients to ensure their safety by assessing barriers to safety in their home and making recommendations to them, their family and their caretakers
• Worked as a Mandated Reporter and diligently reported suspicions of abuse/neglect/ financial exploitation of incapacitated or disabled adults to APS
• Met with colleagues daily and worked as a team to strategize best care plan for patients
• Met with patients, families and caretakers regarding patient needs, caretaker duties, medications, billing and made recommendations regarding community resource referrals and continuing care.
• Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.