THARA POLANCO DIAZ
Linden
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience providing evidence-based care to adult, obstetric, and pediatric patients in a high-volume Emergency Department. Skilled in rapid assessment, emergency interventions, IV therapy, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Passionate about women's health and committed to delivering safe, family-centered care while supporting mothers and newborns through every stage of their healthcare journey.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NYC Health + Hospitals
Brooklyn, NY
06.2025 - Current
- Administered comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and pediatric patients in a high-volume emergency department.
- Care for newborn, infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients in the Pediatric Emergency Department, providing age-appropriate assessments and interventions.
- Perform rapid assessments, prioritize care, and respond effectively to changing patient conditions.
- Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access, administer IV medications, fluids, blood products, and emergency therapies.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, obtain diagnostic specimens, and assist with emergency procedures.
- Provide compassionate care for obstetric patients presenting with pregnancy-related emergencies including labor evaluation, vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, hypertension, and other urgent maternal conditions.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Document accurately using EPIC electronic medical records while maintaining compliance with hospital standards.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Roselle, NJ
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Accurately prepared and dispensed medications, ensuring patient safety and adherence to prescription guidelines.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and pharmacy regulations to safeguard patient information.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address prescription issues, enhancing patient care and medication adherence.
Nursing Assistant
Preferred Care
Old Bridge, NJ
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted elderly and rehabilitative patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) to enhance comfort and promote independence.
- Supported nursing staff with wound care, catheter care, and basic medical procedures to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized environment, adhering to infection control protocols to protect patient health.
Pre-Calculus Tutor
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Tutored college level students in pre-calculus through one on one and small group instruction, adapting teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Assessed students' understanding through guided questioning and problem-solving techniques, reinforcing long term retention.
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY
Jersey City, NJ12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
Montclair, NJ05-2023
Skills
- Emergency Nursing (Adult, Obstetric & Pediatric)
- Maternal & Obstetric Emergency Assessment
- Pediatric Emergency Care (Newborn through Adolescents)
- High-Acuity Patient Assessment & Clinical Prioritization
- Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Patient Stabilization
- IV Therapy, Venipuncture & Medication Administration
- EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education, Discharge Planning & Teaching
- Bilingual: Fluent in English & Spanish
License/Certifications
- NY RN License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NYC Health + Hospitals
06.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
02.2022 - 07.2024
Nursing Assistant
Preferred Care
11.2021 - 09.2023
Pre-Calculus Tutor
Montclair State University
09.2021 - 05.2023
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Biology
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY