Victoria Costa
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Rhode Island Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and administering chemotherapy. Proven ability to thrive in high-stress environments while maintaining impeccable time management and professional bedside manner. Effectively enhancing patient communication and care outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, care plans, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Provided emotional/empathic support for patients and families experiencing distress, grief, and end of life.
- Utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques, related to diagnosis, treatment plans.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify adverse reactions.
- Monitored patients closely for side effects and complications related to cancer/stem cell treatments, intervening promptly when necessary to manage symptoms effectively.
- Assisted physicians in performing bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitating patient transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal continuity of care for patients
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities specific to oncological nursing practice trends in order to maintain professional competency standards required by certification boards or state licensing agencies.
- Served as a patient advocate during interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring that the patient''s needs were considered in decision-making processes related to their care plans.
- Administered chemotherapy and other targeted therapies safely, following stringent protocols to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of cancer treatment advancements.
Babysitter
Care.com Inc
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided supervision and childcare for children of all ages and developmental ages.
- Ensured safety and communication skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities to increase developmental functioning with children.
- Assist children with developmental delays or special needs to expand their level of functioning communication, emotional regulation, psychomotor, and sensorimotor skills.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding outcomes or engagement and care.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
Waitress
Four Brothers Restaurant
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and phone orders while delivering prompt service.
- Problem-solving resolution.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Restaurant Hostess
T's Restaurant
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Problem solving and resolution skills .
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organization of setting setting and triage of staff placement.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI01-2022
Skills
- Accessing and maintain central lines
- Administering chemotherapy and other medication administrations
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Professional bedside manner
- Proficient in Portuguese and Spanish
- Works high stress/fast pace environments
- Chemotherapy license
- Works well within a collaborative environment
- Impeccable time management skills
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, and physician instructions to patients.
- Research - Completed group study focused on the ineffectiveness of neutropenic diets in reducing infection rates in neutropenic patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions during 1:1 chemotherapy administrations and Stem cell infusions.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Babysitter
Care.com Inc
05.2020 - 02.2022
Waitress
Four Brothers Restaurant
05.2018 - 03.2020
Restaurant Hostess
T's Restaurant
07.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Rhode Island College
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