Zara Buck
Sunrise ,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with over 8 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Cardiac and Emergency Management specialty.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
Deerfield Beach, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
Deerfield Beach, FL
04.2016 - 03.2021
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
Unit Secretary
Broward Health North
Deerfield Beach, FL
08.2003 - 04.2016
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Studies - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.2019
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2015
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Trauma Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- IV Insertion
- Patient Safety
- Pediatric Care
- Quality Improvement
- Infection Control
- Behavioral Health Care
Additional Information
Licensed Registered Nurse RN
RN9427358
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) expires 1/2025
Basic Life Support (BLS) expires 1/2026
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) expires 3/2025
Trauma Nursing (TNCC) expires 2/2028
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
03.2021 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
04.2016 - 03.2021
Unit Secretary
Broward Health North
08.2003 - 04.2016
Bachelor Of Applied Studies - Nursing
Broward College
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Broward College