Eileen Fortuna
Johns Island
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CTICU
Wakemed
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and monitoring in the CVICU setting.
- Administered medications safely by verifying orders, calculating dosages correctly according to weight-based protocols when necessary.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing critical changes in patient conditions.
- Managed complex cardiac cases, utilizing advanced assessment skills and clinical judgment in the delivery of patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse
UVA Health
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Roper Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Clinical Coordinator RN
Roper Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to 60+ patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse, Med/Surg
Roper Hospital
07.2007 - 12.2015
- Organized and managed care of 4-5 patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on 22 medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC04.2007
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Chest Pain Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Certified Critical Care RN - Adult expires 5/31/2026
- ACLS, AHA expires 12/2025
- BLS, AHA expires 10/2024
- NIHSS, expires 12/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CTICU
Wakemed
01.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
UVA Health
08.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Roper Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2023
Clinical Coordinator RN
Roper Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Med/Surg
Roper Hospital
07.2007 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
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