VANESSA N TAVARES
Email: ********@**************.***
Address:
City: Bronx
State: NY
Zip: 10466
Country: USA
Phone: 646-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills and experiences, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Bronx Community College, Bronx NY 1/2001 to 7/2012 (Applied Science Nursing)
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills and experiences, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Licenses
BLS
Skill Highlights
Culturally sensitive
Strong medical ethic
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Colostomy care familiarity
Mobility assistance
Gastroenteral nutrition education
Body mechanics knowledge
Specimen collection/processing proficiency
Health and wellness expertise
Medication administration expert
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Vascular care understanding
Psych and mental health care proficiency
Laparasopic procedures familiarity
Education and Training
2012 Bronx Community College Bronx, New York
Associates Applied Science Nursing
Coursework in Acute Care Nursing
Coursework in Women's Health
Coursework in Diabetes Management
Coursework in Adult and Family Health
Coursework in Pediatric Nursing
Coursework in Psychiatric Nursing
Experience
July 2012 to Current
White Plains Hospital White Plains, NY
Registered Nurse
Using the nursing process to assist in patient care.
Delegate appropriate responsibilities to assigned LPNs and ancillary personnel.
Maintaining a safe patient environment which adheres to the hospital safety standards.
Participate in problem solving activities at unit level.
Function as a professional role model.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
January 2008 to July 2012
White plains Hospital White plains, NY
Nursing tech
Assist with patient care Take vitals, EKG and blood glucose test Transport patient from one area of the hospital to another.
Collects urine and stool specimen/culture Monitors and document patient I/O Assist patient with feeding, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Monitors patient vital signs while on blood products.
Monitors patient who are on constant observation.
Assist with postmortem care.
December 2004 to January 2008
Nike, Inc White Plains, NY
Sales associate
Perform excellent customer service, fashion consultation and sales management.
Aids Patron with merchandise selection and purchase.
Coordinate sales transactions, cash register operation and credit card verifications.
Arrange and maintain merchandise on shelves, racks and sales display.