THERESE BUENCONSEJO
NEW HORIZON SURGICAL CENTER
Jersey City,NJ
2
Languages
7
years of professional experience
A highly-motivated and compassionate nurse with 7 years of nursing experience - eager to further her nursing knowledge and skills. Calm and level-headed with the ability to handle any environment and situation at hand. Uses effective verbal communication to develop meaningful nurse-patients relationships.
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE MS/T VASCULAR SURGERY
6 Months- Provided direct nursing care to adult patients on a medical-surgical telemetry unit, monitored cardiac rhythms and rapid changes in status, and assisted with emergency interventions.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments in accordance with clinical protocols
- Educated patients on post-procedure recovery, lifestyle adjustments, and antiplatelet/anticoagulant regimens to enhance understanding and compliance
- Collaborated with health care providers and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and improve coordinated care
RN PER DIEM, PRE-OP/PACU AMBULATORY SURGERY
1 Year 9 Months- Assessed postoperative airway patency using bedside exam and capnography, escalating obstructions to anesthesia promptly.
- Administered IV analgesics and antiemetics per protocol, documenting effects to facilitate timely adjustments with anesthesiologist.
- Managed PACU bed assignments and turnover with nursing assistants to admit incoming surgical patients efficiently.
REGISTERED NURSE, MED-SURG TELEMETRY UNIT
1 Year 1 Month- Provided direct nursing care to adult patients on a medical-surgical telemetry unit, monitoring cardiac rhythms and rapid changesin
patientstatus and assisted with emergency interventions when necessary - Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized patient care plans to enhance patient recovery.
- Interpreted telemetry strips and recognized cardiac dysrhythmias, escalating concerns to providers as needed
- Administered medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments in accordance with clinical protocols
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers,respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and discharge instructions to promote effective self-care.
REGISTERED NURSE, REHABILITATION
5 Years 4 Months- Administers medications and performs tasks such as wound care for postsurgical patients admitted into skilled nursing facility for
rehabilitation, IV insertion, IV fluids and antibiotic IV administration, tracheostomy care and enteral feedings. - Initiates care plans, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes related to nursing care, assessing and documenting
resident's condition and nursing needs. - Provided discharge instructions and health education to families and patients to facilitate recovery and transition home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Skills
IV administration
Central line care
Postoperative care
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Time management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE MS/T VASCULAR SURGERY
AMHS STAFFING ALLIANCE
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
REGISTERED NURSE, MED-SURG TELEMETRY UNIT
JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER
03.2025 - 04.2026Read More
RN PER DIEM, PRE-OP/PACU AMBULATORY SURGERY
NEW HORIZON SURGICAL CENTER
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
REGISTERED NURSE, REHABILITATION
RN EXPRESS STAFFING REGISTRY
08.2019 - 12.2024Read More
CAPITOL MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGES
Bachelor of Science from NURSING
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