Elena Rouco
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Currently practicing a nurse practitioner, specializing in acute stroke at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Personal attributes: ability to get along with others, honesty, and dependability. Culturally aware, adaptable, and a problem solver with experiences living in Ukraine, Argentina, and Australia. Values education, teamwork, integrity, authenticity, and ability to relate to others. I am a clear, concise communicator, fluent in Russian, Spanish, and English.
Detail-oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Vascular Neurology
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate ICU/Step Down/Pool
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Providing care to the adolescent, adult, and geriatric population requiring high acuity nursing care, cardiac and/or hemodynamic monitoring
- Working in different clinical environments based on the hospital’s needs: emergency room, level 1 trauma centre, surgical intermediate floor, neuro step down, surgical step down, ENT, organ transplant, oncology, cardiac and urology, just to name a few
- Assisting in bedside procedures
- Collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implementing medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updating patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for Neuroscience
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Caring for critically ill patients and their families, responding to life-threatening events/emergencies
- Evaluating patients’ post-surgical and post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective measurements in collaboration with residents and physicians
- Implementing medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitoring patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Providing direct patient care, stabilizing patients, and determining next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Providing care to a diverse population of acute rehabilitation patients, following established facilities policies and procedures, and working closely with in-house PT and Physicians to develop care plans coupled with pain management tools to maximize patient independence before discharge
- Assisting physicians and NPs during examinations and procedures, IV insertion, IV pump/drug therapy management, wound care, wound vac dressing changes, Peg, NG tube, and trach care, PICC line management, charting, critical thinking, head-to-toe assessment, infection control, interdisciplinary communication.
Education
MSN - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Norwich University
Norwich03.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Gwynedd Mercy College
Philadelphia, PA12.2019
Bachelor in Business Management -
Southern Cross University
Sydney, Australia 01.2010
Skills
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Patient-centered care
- Acute care expertise
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Preventive care
- Vascular care
- Chronic disease management
- SOAP notes expertise
- Neurology
- FLUENT IN Spanish, Russian
- Multitasking abilities/ attention to detail/resource management/ critical thinking
- Organization and time management/ problem solving
- Self-motivated/self-aware/ flexible
Certification
- AGACNP
- BLS
- APLS
- RN (PA, NJ)
Languages
Spanish - fluent
Russian - fluent
English - fluent
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Vascular Neurology
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intermediate ICU/Step Down/Pool
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for Neuroscience
03.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
03.2020 - 03.2021
MSN - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Norwich University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Gwynedd Mercy College
Bachelor in Business Management -
Southern Cross University
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