Open To Work
Sophia Rafanello
East Hanover,NJ
Summary
Registered Nurse with significant experience in post-operative care for surgical patients. Skilled in medication administration, wound care, and comprehensive patient assessment. Demonstrated success in providing compassionate care in hospital environments, focusing on safety and recovery. Aiming to apply expertise in an outpatient setting to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, New Jersey
08.2024 - Current
- Provide daily post-operative care to surgical patients, including those recovering from cosmetic and plastic procedures
- Administer medications safely and accurately, monitoring for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Perform drain management, wound care, dressing changes, and incision assessments
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and identify early signs of complications
- Deliver attentive, compassionate care while supporting patient comfort and emotional well-being during recovery
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care, medications, activity restrictions, and signs of complications
- Respond effectively to emergent situations using strong clinical judgment and emergency care skills
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control, sanitation, and safety guidelines at all times.
Nurse Extern- Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit
Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown, West Virginia
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the care of high-acuity post-operative cardiothoracic patients, including CABG, valve replacement, and thoracic surgery cases
- Performed advanced patient monitoring, including continuous telemetry, hemodynamic trends, oxygenation status, and early detection of clinical deterioration
- Assisted with the management and assessment of chest tubes, pacing wires, surgical drains, and invasive lines
- Supported medication administration processes, including IV therapies, titratable drips preparation, and close monitoring for adverse effects.
- Recognized and promptly reported abnormal cardiac rhythms, respiratory distress, and signs of post-operative complications
- Assisted with rapid response situations and participated in emergency interventions alongside the critical care team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2024
Skills
- Post-operative care
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment and education
- Emergency response
- Drain management
- Wound care and infection control
- Critical thinking and time management
- Patient education and emotional support
Certification
BLS Certification
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$85000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Registered Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern- Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit
Ruby Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University