Rebecca Schwartz
330 Jacksonville Road, Warminster,PA
Summary
Compassionate and reliable registered nurse with two years of experience in a trauma hospital setting. Proficient in delivering direct patient care while utilizing critical thinking and prioritization skills to enhance patient outcomes. Strong communicator and collaborator, effectively working alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Trenton, NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Specialized nursing education in trauma and surgical care
- Appropriately handled challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, therapeutic communication, and emphasizing with the patient
- Skilled experience with IV insertion, venipuncture, nasogastric tubes, tracheostomy care, Jackson-Pratt drains, PEG tubes, tube feedings, wound care, and wound vacs
Environmental Program Specialist (Temporary Employee)
New Jersey Department of Health
Trenton, NJ
11.2020 - 08.2024
- Responsible for coordinating private well outreach events in areas with high levels of known private well contamination to reduce risk exposure by developing promotional material, partnering with communities, and promoting free water testing (funded by a CDC grant)
- Published a scientific paper assessing patterns of radioactivity in New Jersey private well drinking water using data collected from private wells across the state
- Developed and presented educational content and findings on private well contamination to community partnerships such as local health departments and townships
- Analyzed water test results and tailored personalized, detailed result letters for private well homeowners that participated in our private well outreaches
- Presented at a National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Conference on the efficacy of one of our private well outreach initiatives
Environmental Specialist (Temporary Employee)
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Ewing, NJ
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Involved in groundwater contamination projects related to naturally occurring arsenic, radionuclides, and anthropogenic salt
- Conducted well water testing in different regions of the state using an In-Situ multi-parameter probe
- Performed New Jersey Ambient Groundwater-Quality Monitoring Network (AGWQMN) sampling
- Utilized geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze geographic, geologic, and water quality data
Receptionist (Part-Time)
Skincredible
Bryn Mawr, PA
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Ensured medical supplies and products were continuously stocked
- Greeted and checked-in clients for their appointment
- Kept files and records up-to-date
- Scheduled appointments either via phone call or during check-out
Retail Associate
Target Corporation
Warrington, PA
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Accommodated customers with assistance and questions
- Engaged in tasks involving communication and problem-solving at guest services
- Properly organized apparel for display
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA05-2019
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA12-2016
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficiency
- Writing skills
- 77 WPM
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Environmental Program Specialist (Temporary Employee)
New Jersey Department of Health
11.2020 - 08.2024
Environmental Specialist (Temporary Employee)
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
06.2019 - 11.2020
Receptionist (Part-Time)
Skincredible
11.2017 - 08.2019
Retail Associate
Target Corporation
11.2016 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Bucks County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Delaware Valley University