Rachelle Razo
Ellwood City
Summary
Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver
08.2022 - Current
- Monitor and assess various types of patients: patients on ventilators, trach patients, post op patients, preparing patients for and recovering from the cath lab.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes, central lines, and arterial lines.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Nursing Assistant
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Measure and recorded patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and point of care testing such as blood sugar levels.
- Assisting patients with personal care & activities of daily living.
- Application of external monitoring devices, & removal of urinary foley catheters.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Contributed to the universal unit activities including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
- Demonstrated efficient time management skills when challenged with heavy assignments.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in training new PCT's, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Supported department-based projects and quality initiatives and complied with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
- Constructively received feedback and direction.
Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Member of the resource pool responsible for providing care to diverse patient populations and specialty units.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Caregiver
Guardian Angels Personal Care
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assist clients with special circumstances (ex. tube feeling and bandage changes).
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided a therapeutic approach to nursing care with psychiatric clients.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Responsible for charting and communicating clients’ behaviors, verbiage, and overall condition each shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Science
Notre Dame College
Cleveland, OH12-2017
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Endotracheal intubation
- Ventilator management
- Clinical judgment
- Family support
- End-of-life care
- Computer technology skills
- Medical terminology and documentation
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver
08.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver
01.2020 - 08.2021
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
01.2018 - 07.2020
Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2018
Caregiver
Guardian Angels Personal Care
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Science
Notre Dame College
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