Serrilia Sandy
Somerset,New Jersey
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Princeton Care Center
Princeton, NJ
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Princeton Care Center
Princeton, NJ
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Licensed Practical Nurse
ARC Of Middlesex County
South Brunswick, NJ
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Direct Support Professional
ARC Of Middlesex County
South Brunswick, NJ
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parker
Somerset, New Jersey
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rose Mountain
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2014 - 07.2018
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ05.2033
Certified - License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Universal Training Institute
Perth Amboy, NJ04.2021
GED -
GED
North Bruswick 12.2019
Skills
- Infectious Disease Control
- Diabetes Management
- Critical Care
- Unit Administration
- ADL Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Samples Collection
- Patient Intake
- Family Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Breathing Treatments
- Writing Reports
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Educating Families
- Vital Signs
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Documenting Incidents
- Behavioral Assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Princeton Care Center
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Princeton Care Center
09.2021 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
ARC Of Middlesex County
08.2021 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
ARC Of Middlesex County
12.2019 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parker
09.2017 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rose Mountain
09.2014 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Certified - License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Universal Training Institute
GED -
GED
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