Virginija Abu Alula, RN BSN
Lutz,FL
Summary
Proactive and detail-oriented individual with excellent time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Looking to transition into a new field, bringing proficiency in delivering high-quality patient care. Committed to acquiring new skills required in critical care to effectively contribute and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while advancing career goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Tampa
12.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to 4-5 patients in a team-oriented environment, utilizing evidence-based practices to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Provide care to patients on cardiac progressive care/heart failure unit with acute and chronic conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, DM, CKD, AKI, A-Fib and other comorbidities.
- Perform patient assessments three times per shift and maintain accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments provided, and patient responses in the electronic medical record system.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient condition and initiate interventions as needed.
- Respond promptly to telemetry alarms.
- Pre and post-cardiac procedures care: ablation, cardioversion, cardiac catheterization, and pacemaker placement.
- General nursing care of the patients (bathing, feeding, changing position, bed sore prevention, ambulating patients, wound care)
- Perform admissions and discharges in a timely manner
- Demonstrate strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided direct patient care to patients with terminal and chronic illnesses or disabilities, such as diagnoses of various types of cancer, post bone marrow transplant, post surgical, colostomy/ileostomy, chest tube, and other comorbidities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control related to hand washing and universal precautions.
- Took vital signs and collected specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum.
- 40-bed unit, supported the needs of 8-12 patients during the shift.
Professional Caregiver (HHA)
Private Client's Home
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Coordinated and executed all at-home health care services for adult patient with quadriplegia
- Planned, prepared, and served meals that adhered to the patient's nutritional and dietary needs
- Observed and recorded daily activities, vital information, and changes in symptoms or behavior
- Assisted with daily living skills, including bathing, dressing, medication management, and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ01.2025
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05.2023
Home Health Aide (HHA) Licensure -
E&S Academy
Plainfield, NJ11.2019
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- ACLS/BLS
- SBAR communication
- Task prioritization, delegation, and time management
- Critical thinking/clinical judgment
- Patient/family advocacy and education
- Cardiac Drips Protocols-titration
- Use of Rapid Response Teams
- Central/PICC/Peripheral/HD line care/management
- Blood product administration
- Non-invasive airway management
- Patient admission and discharge coordination
- Foley/NG/Peg tube management
- Chest pain management
- Fast learner
- Safe patient care
Licensure
RN License, New Jersey (Multi-state/Compact)
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Critical-Care Nursing (AACN)
- Nursing Student Organization (NSO)
- Participate in monthly Shared Governance and Unit-Based Council Meetings at AHT
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Lithuanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Tampa
12.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health
11.2021 - 07.2023
Professional Caregiver (HHA)
Private Client's Home
01.2018 - 11.2020
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Home Health Aide (HHA) Licensure -
E&S Academy
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