Olivia Bernardo
Acushnet
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering multiple forms of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Rehabilitation
Alden Court Nursing Home
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Anne's Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Pediatrics
Casimir Pulaski Elementary School And John A. Park
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Labor and Delivery
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Community Nurse
Multiple Organizations
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Psychiatric Nursing
South Coast Behavioral Health
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
- Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
- Worked with multiple types of patients to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior.
- Enhanced patient stays by creating and maintaining visual calendar of social, recreational and education activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Fairhaven High School
Fairhaven, MA05.2020
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge, Administration and Documentation
- Protecting Privacy and Confidentiality of Patients
- Abiding by Operational/Care Standards and Requirements
- Care planning and Education for patients
- CPR & BLS certified
Timeline
Community Nurse
Multiple Organizations
09.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Nursing
South Coast Behavioral Health
09.2023 - Current
Pediatrics
Casimir Pulaski Elementary School And John A. Park
01.2023 - 05.2023
Labor and Delivery
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Anne's Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Acute Rehabilitation
Alden Court Nursing Home
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
High School Diploma -
Fairhaven High School
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