Stephanie Carleo
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Efficient at handling stressful situations calmly and skillfully. Committed to always bettering my assessment skills and knowledge base, and keep an "always learning" mindset. Passionate about building rapport with patients and parents, and gaining their trust through thorough communication and respect.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Pediatric ICU
Aya Healthcare
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided bedside nursing care to 1-2 critical pediatric patients
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications and assessments to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Communicated appropriately with patient's families about diagnosis and prognosis, plan of care, medication education, and home management
RN, Circulating
Associates In Plastic Surgery
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Pre-op patients prior to surgery including obtaining vitals and medical history.
- Assisted in setting up sterile field for surgeon and scrub nurse, as well as prepping the OR for surgery.
- Provided direct patient care while in surgery positioning patients for procedure and maintaining safety.
- Kept accurate record of I&Os, medication administration, and surgical equipment being used during surgery.
- Recovered patients in PACU and educated them on post operative care.
- Maintained surgical suite by stocking supplies, keeping temperature logs updated, cleaning and sterilizing surgical tools and maintaining an overall clean environment.
RN, Pediatric ICU
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided direct patient care of 1-2 critically ill pediatric patients, or 1-3 step down level patients.
- Managed complex conditions requiring mechanical ventilation such as seizure disorders, asthma, viral illnesses, brain injuries, and sepsis.
- Efficiently managed central lines, arterial lines, drains, titration of cardiac medications and sedation, EVDs, and all modes of oxygen delivery.
- Provided care to post-op cardiac cath and open heart surgery patients, requiring management of chest tubes and EKG rhythm.
- Initiated chemotherapy infusions and monitored for any adverse reactions through the length of treatment.
- Communicated appropriately with patient's families about diagnosis and prognosis, plan of care, medication education, and management and lifestyle option
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN, Medical Surgical
Morristown Medical Center
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided care for up to 6 adult medical-surgical patients.
- Managed post-op care of patients recovering from thoracic, GI/GU, ENT and plastic surgeries.
- Performed thorough head to toe assessments, IV medication administration, wound care, colostomy and tracheostomy care.
- Escalated any acute changes to the healthcare team in a timely manner and upgraded patients to the ICU quickly.
- Educated patients on management of drains, foley catheters, ostomies, and insulin administration for home.
- Performed charge nurse duties as needed, such as facilitating movement of patients in and out of the unit and helping staff nurses with patient care.
RN, Homecare
Star Pediatric Homecare Agency
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Gave 1:1 care for a pediatric patient in their home and/or at school.
- Effectively delivered G-tube or oral medication administration, respiratory therapies and wound care based on care plan outlined by patient's MD.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient condition, facilitating prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Acquired experience with children suffering from failure to thrive, feeding difficulties, oxygen requirements, epilepsy and anoxic brain injuries.
- Developed strong rapport with parents to create a warm, comfortable environment in the home.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Delaware
2019
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- High level of autonomy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- APHON- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
Timeline
RN, Pediatric ICU
Aya Healthcare
01.2024 - 04.2024
RN, Circulating
Associates In Plastic Surgery
05.2023 - 12.2023
RN, Pediatric ICU
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2023
RN, Medical Surgical
Morristown Medical Center
11.2019 - 08.2021
RN, Homecare
Star Pediatric Homecare Agency
08.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Delaware
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