Tara Sarjoo
Queens,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse,
North Central Bronx Hospital
The Bronx, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments on patients including charting findings in the EHR system.
- Documented all patient care activities accurately in accordance with department policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care services.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency of nursing processes.
- Identified potential barriers that might impede successful outcomes for ambulatory care patients.
- Counseled patients on healthy lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise and stress management techniques.
- Recognized emergent situations requiring rapid assessment and intervention; responded quickly to stabilize the situation.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with interdisciplinary team members regarding collaborative plan of care for patients.
- Provided clinical leadership and oversight to nursing staff, including delegating tasks and evaluating performance.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nurses on the unit, ensuring appropriate coverage at all times.
- ACO and Collaborative Care
Registered Nurse- Clinical Manage/Field Clinician
Pinnacle Homecare
Fruitland Park, FL
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patient and determined next course of action.
- Administered medication via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patient and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed quality of care for patients with heart failure, end stage renal disease and coronary artery disease. Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse
Centurion
Clermont, FL
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determines next course of action. Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Homes
Brooklyn, NY
06.2019 - 12.2019
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patient by communication care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Secure controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Nurse Senior Preceptorship
Cohens Children Hospital
New Hyde Park, NY
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatments and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Home Health Aide
Marks Homecare
Rego Park, NY
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York Institue of Technology
Old Westbury, NY05-2019
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Intake and Discharge
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care
- Disease Prevention
- Home Health Care
- Quality Improvement
- Team Training and Development
- Care Planning
- Patient Education
- Regulatory Compliance
- Specimen Collection
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Licensed Registered Nurse
Timeline
Staff Nurse,
North Central Bronx Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Clinical Manage/Field Clinician
Pinnacle Homecare
09.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Homes
06.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Centurion
03.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse Senior Preceptorship
Cohens Children Hospital
03.2019 - 05.2019
Home Health Aide
Marks Homecare
01.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York Institue of Technology
- ACLS
- BLS
- Licensed Registered Nurse
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