Russell Amerio
Registered Nurse
Englewood,New Jersey
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Paramus, New Jersey
07.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Hudson Regional Hospital
Seacaucus, New Jersey
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carepoint Health Bayonne Medical Center
Bayonne, NJ
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Chilton Memorial Hospital
Pompton Plains, New Jersey
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Chilton Medical Center
Pompton Plains, New Jersey
06.2004 - 04.2010
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2003
Skills
- Intramuscular Injections
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Patient Care Assessment
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Electronic Charting
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Hudson Regional Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carepoint Health Bayonne Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse, PACU
Chilton Memorial Hospital
04.2010 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Chilton Medical Center
06.2004 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
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