Registered Nurse Medical Surgical
Resume:
Adrian R. Aragoza
Registered Nurse
*** *** ****** **** *********** NJ 07621
ad9gwt@r.postjobfree.com
A dedicated Registered Nurse with 12 years of nursing experience on taking care of patient’s health problems and maintaining the best quality of care provided. Practice the nursing process utilizing assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Committed in performing exceptional mastery of clinical skills in the field of expertise.
Functions under the direct supervision of a nurse care manager, nurse supervisor, and other members on interdisciplinary team with compassion and accountability.
EXPERIENCE
February 2022 to July 2022
New York Presbyterian Hospital
General Radiology
Clinical Nurse
Work with patients on all ages, providing care before and after imaging procedures, and assisting the radiologist during the procedure. Provide care in emergencies and a wide variety of procedures.
Preparing patients for procedures. Starting intravenous fluids to inject special dyes or contrast mediums into patients.
Administering barium enemas or solutions before procedures. Monitoring a patient’s vital signs on their status during procedures to identify changes.
December 2007 to May 2019
Mount Sinai-Saint Lukes Morningside
Medical Surgical Nurse
Assigned on a 25 medical surgical patient unit as a staff nurse under the supervision of a nurse supervisor/nurse manager performing basic nursing care. Handled 5 to 6 patients and worked on a 12 hour night shift.
Assess patient’s needs, vital signs, dressings, pain, urine output, and intravenous sites.
Inspect patients for bleeding, anomalies, and complications.
Monitor skin color, sensations, level of consciousness, and mobility as indicators for further assessments.
Administering and confirming medication interactions and prescriptions, notifying physicians if needed warrant changes on patient’s condition, treatments, abnormal laboratory results.
Participated in hospital-wide skin and wound improvement team, including NDNQI quarterly prevalence survey for pressure ulcer and use of hospital beds.
Participated in hospital- hourly rounding, fall risk/risk free environment for confused patients and with altered mental status.
Experienced EPIC SYSTEM on improving and implementing patient care outcomes.
Provided education and health teaching among clients and their families regarding disease processes, diagnosis, treatment, food, diet, nutrition and activities of daily living.
Utilized basic nursing procedures such as EKG, foley catheter insertions, blood drawing, PCA infusions, blood transfusion, peg tube feedings, enema, nebulization treatment, fingerstick/blood glucose monitoring, wound dressing, I and O’s.
Knowledge and performed basic cardiac life support and other stabilizing, life saving interventions/code/rapid response system in case of emergencies.
LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
BASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (BCLS)
Issued: 6/10/2024
Expiration: 6/2026
REGISTERED NURSE (RN) in NEW YORK STATE
Status: Current
Expiration: 6/2026
EDUCATION
APRIL 1992
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
DE OCAMPO MEMORIAL COLLEGE
Manila, Philippines
December 1992 Philippine Licensure Examination for Nurses
-Passed
SKILLS
Able to do Charge Nursing in the absence of Senior Nurse and make a sound judgement/critical thinking who wants proper care.
Make areas of assignment for attendants using delegation and basic instructions who needs immediate care.
Ability to manage time effectively and remain professional in sensitive situations.
Make difference to patient’s health and well being with dignity and respect.
Adhere the importance of healthy hygiene and practices and standards in promoting safe and clean environment.
Able to communicate with other members of the health team by discussing matters with accuracy and patient/ relatives can understand in a simple term.
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