William Faruolo
Demarest,NJ
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Portable Assisted Living Services
Westwood, New Jersey
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored for reactions during resident visits
- Developed nursing care plans for residents
- Performed monthly assessments on residents based on their individual needs
- Communicated with MD regarding residents' needs to facilitate appropriate care interventions
- Coordinated monthly blood pressure clinic for all residents of Westwood House Building, promoting proactive health management
- Processed admissions for residents to PALS program, ensuring timely access to necessary services
Registered Nurse
Monmouth Medical Center
Long Branch, New Jersey
05.2010 - 03.2021
- Orthopedic Unit
- Monitored post-surgical recovery, promptly reporting changes to physicians to ensure timely interventions.
- Administered medications and injections following orthopedic treatment plans.
- Assisted with cast care, splinting, and wound dressing changes.
- Educated patients on mobility limits, pain control, and home care.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and patient responses in medical records.
- Collaborated with surgeons, therapists, and nursing staff on care plans.
- Supported infection control practices across orthopedic nursing units.
- Aided patients with functional mobility and daily task performance to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Surgical Post Op Floor Nurse
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Monitored post-operative patients on surgical floor, tracking vital signs and symptoms.
- Educated patients and families on recovery steps and wound care, enhancing understanding of discharge instructions for improved home care.
- Monitored patient conditions and escalated concerns to clinical staff.
- Facilitated surgical floor workflows by coordinating communication, prioritizing patient care, and advocating for patient needs.
- Educated patients and family members on proper home care techniques following discharge from the hospital.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center
Keansburg, New Jersey
05.2006 - 04.2010
- Assisted rehabilitation residents with bathing, dressing, and toileting care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to licensed nurses.
- Repositioned bedridden residents to support comfort and pressure relief.
- Documented daily care in resident charts and progress records.
- Transferred residents safely using gait belts and mobility aids.
- Maintained clean resident rooms and followed infection control routines.
- Communicated calmly with families and care teams at Laurel Bay.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ 09.2008 - 05.2010
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Portable Assisted Living Services
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Monmouth Medical Center
05.2010 - 03.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
09.2008 - 05.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.2006 - 04.2010