Sharon Palencia
Stamford,CT
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate candidate eager to provide high quality nursing. Organized and dependable, willing to assume responsibilities of a dedicated nurse with a positive attitude. Ready to help team achieve organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Staff Nurse
Jacobi Medical Center Level 1 Trauma
02.2022 - Current
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Arterial line assessment and care, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Lincoln Hospital Center
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered and discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
Pediatric Nurse
The Pediatric Center
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms through triage phone calls and walk in clinic.
- Performed phlebotomy including venipuncture, capillary and bilirubin, removed staples and sutures, placed intradermal PPDs and performed reading, handled specimens, conducted tests and evaluated results.
- Obtained patient, history, vital signs and initiated hearing and vision screens on EMR, administered vaccines, treatments and medications as indicated.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goodwin University
Hartford, CT08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe College
The Bronx, NY08.2016
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Advanced in Epic EMR System
Timeline
PACU Staff Nurse
Jacobi Medical Center Level 1 Trauma
02.2022 - Current
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Lincoln Hospital Center
08.2018 - 01.2022
Pediatric Nurse
The Pediatric Center
03.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goodwin University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe College
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