VICTORIA FIGUEROA
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
RN graduate with diverse experience in medical-surgical nursing. Skilled in treating varying acuity in patient care, medication administration, and post-operative management. Excellent interprofessional skills with a team player spirit. Driven to learn and grow professionally to provide high-quality care to patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St Michael Medical Center
Newark, NJ
10.2024 - Current
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Served as first-line responder in code stroke situations, initiating time‑sensitive protocols and coordinating promptly.
- Assisted and monitored patients experiencing seizures, including rapid assessment, safety interventions, and postictal care
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Provided postmortem care and gave emotional support to families
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management strategies.
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
Secretary
New Jersey Nursing Association
Ewing Township, NJ
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Served as the Secretary and performed administrative duties
- Collaborated with the NJNS Scholarship Committee to review candidate admissions
- Helped organized the 72nd NJNS's Annual Convention
- Coauthored a resolution that was passed by the NSNA during their 2024 Convention
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Essex Community College
Newark, NJ01-2024
Skills
- Physical Assessment -Adult & Child
- Post Mortem Care
- Blood administration
- Foley Catheterization
- Wound care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Central line management
- EKG interpretation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Student precepting
- Enteral feeding
Affiliations
- National Student Nurse's Association (2022-2024 )
- New Jersey Nursing Student Association (2022-2024)
Certification
- BLS- American Heart Association- Brooks CPR INC (2024)
- ACLS- American Red Cross- St Michael Medical Center (2025)
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St Michael Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Secretary
New Jersey Nursing Association
01.2023 - 01.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Essex Community College