Shella Mae Dela Cruz
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jacobi Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Cared for as many as 5-10 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Auburn Community Hospital
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed caseload of 6-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Home For Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Promoted safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Served as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Pedro College
Davao City, Philippines03.2002
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma Nursing
- Medical Records Management
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Cardiac monitors
- Tracheostomy Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jacobi Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Auburn Community Hospital
02.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Methodist Home For Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Pedro College
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