Sara Veloz
Staten Island
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Northwell Health, excelling in critical care and trauma management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and effective communication. Skilled in advanced life support and emergency triage, while fostering trust and compassion in patient interactions. Committed to safety and crisis intervention.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health
03.2019 - Current
- Provide emergent care for patients, including critical care and trauma patients
- Titration of IV medications for critical patients
- IV insertion/ blood draws
- Conscious sedation procedures
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Raritan Bay Mental Health Center
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Assisted in patient assessments, gathering vital information and supporting care plans.
- Engaged with patients compassionately, fostering trust and promoting positive experiences during care interactions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
02-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY05-2015
Skills
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Initial trauma life support
- Procedure room preparation
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Emergency triage
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
- Unit oversight
- Training staff
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Raritan Bay Mental Health Center
03.2016 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt
11.2015 - 03.2016
Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island
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