Registered Nurse Care

Nancy Siegel

** ******* ***** • Plainsboro, NJ **536 • ************@*****.*** • 609-***-****

Registered Nurse

Skilled professional and committed patient / family advocate with solid success facilitating patient progress toward self-sufficiency and optimum health and comfort

Key Qualifications

• Valuable experience treating diverse patient populations in Orthopedics, Med / Surg, ICU, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Telemetry, Ambulatory Care, Emergency, and Assisted Living.

• Proficient in all aspects of the nursing process including patient assessment and follow-up, care planning, medication administration per physician orders, vital sign monitoring, IV starts, wound care, tube feeding, Foley catheterizations, and assistance with daily living activities.

• Exceptional collaborative skills used to partner with physicians, aides, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, OTs, and other staff to provide patients with holistic, coordinated care.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills; talent for therapeutic communication, easing patient anxiety, and providing quality education on medical treatments and procedures.

• Meticulous and detailed record keeper with solid focus on policy and safety compliance. Able to multitask with precision in fast-paced environments.

Professional Experience

PRINCETON ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES, P.A. – Princeton, NJ

REGISTERED NURSE, 2011 to Present

Provide exemplary patient care and assistance in Surgical Suite to individuals undergoing interventional pain management. Prepare patients for pain management injections and provide education on what to expect pre- and post-procedure. Record patient histories; obtain consent for procedures and complete admission papers. Confer with doctors and administer medication per physician plans of care. Take vitals and start IVs. Provide complete post-op care including vital sign monitoring, IV removal, home care education, and post-anesthesia follow-up.

Selected Contributions:

• Kept detailed records of all pre-op, post-op, and follow-up activities.

• Regularly demonstrated willingness to take on more tasks to benefit patients and team.

PAVILIONS AT FORRESTAL – Princeton, NJ

REGISTERED NURSE, 2011 to Present

Perform comprehensive patient assessments followed by appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing protocols. Delegate duties and oversee team of Certified Nursing Assistants in performing assigned tasks. Administer medication and treatment according to physician orders. Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living, and educate families and caregivers on matters related to continuity of care. Perform total wound care, tube feedings, and medication administration via oral, IV, and injection. Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes on patient condition and progress.

Selected Contributions:

• Collaborate successfully with community health personnel to coordinate care continuity plans.

• Demonstrate excellent teamwork in consulting with aides, RNs, LPNs, social workers, speech and occupational therapists to provide best possible care to patients.

MOLLEN IMMUNIZATION CLINICS – North, Central, South Jersey locations

REGISTERED NURSE, 2011-2012

Administered flu, pneumonia, MMR, and other vaccines to adults and children ages 4 and up. Performed focused health screenings and physical assessments. Assisted with lab testing services. Responded to patient inquiries and provided information on injections.

Selected Contributions:

• Treated each patient with respect and courtesy, providing personalized and focused attention throughout vaccine administration.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE – Edison, NJ

NURSING STUDENT, 2009 to 2011

Studied and applied knowledge in patient assessment, medication administration, suctioning, vital signs, Foley catheterization, lab analysis, patient education, safety compliance, hospital policy knowledge, and infection control. Maintained fully documented progress notes. .

Selected Contributions:

• Regularly assumed role of patient advocate during clinical rotations, ensuring patients received treatments and medications they needed. Communicated important patient information to physicians including one patient too weak for scheduled discharge.

• Earned “Outstanding Presentation” commendation for teaching presentation on “Early Detection and Prevention of Breast Cancer.” Received praise from nursing professors for presentations on “The Client with Acute Illness” and “Suicide: Risks, Prevention, and Community Resources.”

• Excelled as team leader of Medical / Surgical rotation.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (In progress) • THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE, Trenton, NJ

Associate of Science in Nursing (2011) • MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE, Edison, NJ

High Honors / 3.63 GPA. • Recipient, Highest Academic Achievement Award

Bachelor of Arts Degree in History • TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA

Active Certifications:

CPR / Basic Life Support • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support • IV Therapy

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

American Nurses Association • New Jersey State Nurses Association

National Student Nurses Association • Volunteer, Plainsboro Rescue Squad

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