ELLEN HEFFERNAN

BSN, RN-BC

CONTACT

PHONE:

908-***-****

EMAIL:

adwkcn@r.postjobfree.com

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Far Eastern University Manila, Philippines

**/**** – 03/1994

WORK EXPERIENCE

Virtua Voorhees

200 Bowman Dr

Voorhees, NJ 08043

Travel Preop RN

1/23/2023 – present

Hospital Bed Size: 398 beds

Unit size: JRI – 8; Main - 20

Patient Ratio: 1: 2-3

Charting: Epic

Types of Patients: Orthopedics, Spine, General, OB-GYN, Urology,

Peds, Endoscopy

Prep patients for surgery and endoscopy

Discharge patients in Phase II

WakeMed Raleigh Campus

Raleigh, North Carolina

Travel Preop RN

1/03/2022 – 01/14/2023

Hospital Bed Size: 684 bed, Level 1 Trauma Center

Unit Size: 30 bays

Patient Ratio: 1:2

Charting: Epic

Types of Patients: Cardiac, General, Ortho, Peds, Urology, ENT,

OB-GYN

*Nerve Block Nurse

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Neptune, New Jersey

Surgical Prep/Preop

11/2018 – 01/05/2022 (staff)

01/05/2022 – up to present (per diem)

Hospital Bed Size: 596 bed, Level 1 Trauma Center

Unit Size: 20 bays

Patient Ratio: 1:2-3

Charting: Epic

Types of Patients: Cardiac, General, Ortho, Peds, Urology, ENT,

OB-GYN, Trauma, Code STROKE

Provided effective bedside care to patients in preop area, successfully insert IVs, administer therapies and medications in line with surgeon’s orders and treatment plan.

Explained course of care and discharge instructions to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms in Phase II & Discharge.

Used Epic to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.

Acted as Charge Nurse.

**Florence Nightingale 2021

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Emergency Department

Pediatric ER, Care Center, Main ER

4/2016 – 10/2018

Collaborated with ER doctors to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care to critically ill patients.

Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Telemetry

10/2004 – 4/2016

Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions

Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Acted as Charge Nurse.

**Florence Nightingale 2010

BLS Certified

ACLS Certified

PALS Certified

Medical-Surgical Certified

NIHS

IV Certified

Telemetry Certified

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