Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Achievements
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Victoria DeSimone

Mullica Hill,NJ

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Crozer Prospect LLC, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Achieved improved patient satisfaction ratings through personalized care and effective communication. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and a commitment to infection control, fostering a safe healing environment for diverse patient populations.

Work History

Registers Nurs

Crozer ProspectLLc
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
  • Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
  • Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Widener University
Chester, PA
05.1982

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • Infection control
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient management
  • Compassionate care
  • Family education
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Licensed RN
  • Health promotion
  • Surgical care
  • Wound management
  • Care coordination
  • Care plan implementation
  • Critical care nursing
  • Treatment Planning
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Nursing assessments
  • Blood transfusion administration
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Inpatient care
  • Direct nursing care
  • Ventilator care
  • Policy and procedure compliance
  • Catheter maintenance
  • Charting medication administration
  • NG tube insertion
  • Telemetry and advanced cardiac care
  • Nasogastric tube insertion
  • Patient assessment and care
  • HIPAA protocol adherence
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Patient safety monitoring
  • Patient rights advocacy
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Student training
  • Patient care and education
  • Workflow and patient management
  • IV therapy management
  • Cultural history
  • Patient monitoring
  • Patient assessments
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Taking vitals
  • Collecting vitals
  • Patient care planning
  • Team coordination
  • IV setup
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Medication distribution
  • Care planning
  • Intake and discharge
  • Mobility assistance
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient evaluation

Accomplishments

Nurse excellence 1986 award

Nurse of year in Transportation 2024

Both at Crozer Chester Medical Center

Achievements

Provided excellent care to patients on a daily basis

Timeline

Registers Nurs

Crozer ProspectLLc

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Widener University
Victoria DeSimone