Dedicated and compassionate emergency room nurse with 2.5 years of experience in high-pressure health care environments. Adept at providing efficient and quality patient care in emergencies. Proven track record of success in managing critical cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and implementing evidence-based practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Possess strong interpersonal skills, adaptability and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of nursing care.
Hi, I’m
MARIA PAGAN ROSA
San Juan
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctor's Center Hospital
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering positive environment in fast-paced setting.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and supportive learning atmosphere.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
Borinquen Laboratories
Registered Nurse
06.2013 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
Education
San Juan University CollegeSan Juan, PR
Master of Science from Nursing
05.2021
University Overview
- Summa Cum Laude
- GPA 4.0
Skills
- Emergency patient care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Decision-Making
- Triage and assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Rapid decision-making
- Compassionate and Caring
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Registered Nurse (RN) - (Updated 2024)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - (Updated 2023)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - (Updated 2023)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - (Updated 2023)
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Doctor's Center Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Borinquen Laboratories
06.2013 - 11.2020
San Juan University College
Master of Science from Nursing
Similar Profiles
Ivelisse Santos-GonzálezIvelisse Santos-González
Lead MRI Technologist at Doctor's Center HospitalLead MRI Technologist at Doctor's Center Hospital
Merari Liz Nieves-RodriguezMerari Liz Nieves-Rodriguez
Leadership Student at Hospital Universitario Dr. Federico TrillaLeadership Student at Hospital Universitario Dr. Federico Trilla
Maria Pagan RosaMaria Pagan Rosa
Registered Nurse at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical CenterRegistered Nurse at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center