Scarlet M Suero
Edison
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in psychiatric inpatient care and medical-surgical nursing, seeking a position in an eating disorder unit where complex mental health and medical needs intersect. Experienced in providing nursing care to adolescent and adult patient populations, comfortable managing feeding tubes, interpreting abnormal vital signs and labs, and responding effectively in high-acuity situations. Bilingual in Spanish and thriving in fast-paced environments, I am committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care and supporting team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Somerville, NJ
08.2025 - Current
- Inpatient mental health unit, charge and staff registered nurse
- Administered psychiatric assessments to evaluate patient mental health conditions.
- Led crisis intervention initiatives, ensuring patient safety during acute episodes.
- Conducted comprehensive mental and physical health assessments for patients with acute psychiatric needs, identifying changes in behavior, risk level, and clinical status to guide care decisions.
- Administered and monitored psychotropic medications and treatments following physician orders, assessing therapeutic response and side effects while ensuring patient safety.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support recovery goals and therapeutic progress.
- Utilized therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to manage crisis situations, build rapport with patients, and maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, coping skills, and treatment strategies to enhance understanding and support engagement in care.
- Documented all assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic health record according to unit and regulatory standards.
- Monitored and responded to safety risks, including suicide ideation, aggression, or self-harm behaviors, initiating appropriate nursing interventions and escalating to providers when indicated
Community Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse
Ryan Health
New York, NY
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, health histories, and acuity evaluation to determine care needs and identify when escalation or transfer to the emergency department was clinically indicated.
- Assessed and monitored patients from infancy through adulthood (pediatric, adolescent, and adult) including vital signs, health history, and clinical status to determine acuity and appropriate next steps in care.
- Triaged patients in person and by phone, prioritizing care needs and coordinating appropriate follow-up with providers and ancillary services.
- Administered vaccines (e.g., HIV, Tdap, shingles, pediatric immunizations) and provided age-appropriate patient education on vaccine benefits, side effects, and schedule compliance in pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations.
- Educated patients and families on blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration, including teaching safe techniques, identifying abnormal readings, and reinforcing self-management strategies specific to metabolic health.
- Provided Ozempic (semaglutide) patient education, counseling on medication use, side effects, dietary considerations, and clinic-specific protocols for treatment safety and effectiveness.
- Interpreted abnormal vital signs, point-of-care results, and INR/other labs, integrating findings into clinical decision-making and escalating concerns to providers when appropriate.
- Supported internal clinic operations including triage screening, vital sign monitoring, EHR documentation, and point-of-care testing, ensuring accurate and timely patient records.
- Delivered holistic patient education on preventive care, chronic condition management, and care follow-up planning to improve adherence and health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Northen Manhattan Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
New York, NY
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Administered patient care in diverse medical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Patient Care Technician
Jersey City Medical Center/RWJBarnabas Health
Jersey City, NJ
01.2016 - 02.2025
Hospital Attendance
Meadowview Psychiatry Hospital
Secaucus, NJ
01.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Noth Hudson Community Health Center
West New York, NJ
01.2003 - 01.2015
Education
Associate and Bachelor Degree - Science (Nursing)
EDP University
Puerto Rico01.2015
High School
Nino Keithley
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Pacific Medical Training
01.2023
ESL Program
Hudson County Community College
01.2011
Skills
- Bilingual communication skills
- Mental health evaluation across age groups
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety planning
- Client education
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Therapeutic communication
- CPR certification
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- BSN Bachelor Degree in Science (Nursing)
- BLS (America Hearth Association)
- Monitor Technician 12 lead EKG and Arrhythmias Interpretation
- ACLS
- PALS
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Community Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse
Ryan Health
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northen Manhattan Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
12.2024 - 07.2025
Hospital Attendance
Meadowview Psychiatry Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Patient Care Technician
Jersey City Medical Center/RWJBarnabas Health
01.2016 - 02.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
Noth Hudson Community Health Center
01.2003 - 01.2015
High School
Nino Keithley
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Pacific Medical Training
ESL Program
Hudson County Community College
Associate and Bachelor Degree - Science (Nursing)
EDP University