Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career in direct patient care, specializing in individualized patient care. Skilled in building strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and exceptional customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
06.2022 - Current
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Experienced in preforming wound care
Coordinating patient care with fellow nurses, aides and doctors
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Transporter
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
11.2020 - 06.2022
Transport patients from their hospital room to diagnostic test areas, Dialysis, OR, and Oncology
Transport patients transferred from one room to another
Transport patients admitted from the emergency room to their hospital room
Setup overhead trapeze on patient beds
Retrieve beds from storage for use in rooms
Respond to rapid responses and code to assist where needed or to transfer the patient to another room
Retrieve items from storeroom during off hours
Assist with patient moves or transfers as needed
Trouble shoot issues with beds
Emergency Room Technician Trainee
Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2021
Take patients vital signs
Assist nurse with treatment of patient
Basic patient care
Assist patients in using the bedpan, urinal or getting to the bathroom
Collecting urine samples
Preform urine strip tests and UHCG tests
Create and apply splints
Basic wound care
CPR
Orthostatic vitals
Visual Acuity tests
Transporting patient from the ER to diagnostic tests and rooms when admitted
Clean Equipment and stretchers
Work with Patients in the Behavioral Health Unit
Preform one-on-one Observations
Preform EKGs
Place patients on Telemetry monitors.
Cashier
Gleeson’s Liquors
05.2012 - 03.2020
Assist customers in finding desired items
Ring-out customers at the register
Return and refund customers as necessary
Help customers carry purchases out to car
Deliver orders to customers
Stock shelves
Clean counters
Sweep and mop store
Count drawer before and after shift.
Physical Therapy Aide
Cape Regional Medical Center
12.2009 - 01.2019
Setup and clean whirlpools and wound care supplies
Set up and maintain treatment areas
Clean all equipment and treatment areas between patient uses
Assist therapists in treating patients as needed
Assist with filing paperwork and faxing papers to doctors
Register new patients
Assist patients from their car and back to their car
Order and maintain supplies for the department.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rowan College of South Jersey
Vineland, NJ
05.2022
General Psychology, Intro to Computers, Composition, Intro to College Chemistry, Precalculus, Principles of Sociology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Comprehensive Medical Terminology, Elementary Spanish -
Atlantic Cape Community College
12.2018
Diploma -
Ocean City High School
01.2004
Skills
ADL Assistance
Lab result interpretation
Wound Care
Chart updating
Taking vitals
At-risk patient care
Medication Distribution
Patient and family advocacy
Performing EKGs
Cerner use
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
06.2022 - Current
Transporter
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
11.2020 - 06.2022
Emergency Room Technician Trainee
Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2021
Cashier
Gleeson’s Liquors
05.2012 - 03.2020
Physical Therapy Aide
Cape Regional Medical Center
12.2009 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rowan College of South Jersey
General Psychology, Intro to Computers, Composition, Intro to College Chemistry, Precalculus, Principles of Sociology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Comprehensive Medical Terminology, Elementary Spanish -