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Erika Justo

Rio De Janeiro

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills.

Professional with vast experience as a registered nurse. Total of 11 years in neonatal intensive care unit, and 9 years in adult intensive care unit.

Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - NICU

Macae Municipal Hospital
Macae - Rio De Janeiro
10.2013 - Current
  • Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
  • Evaluated responses to interventions and modified plans of care accordingly.
  • Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as resuscitations or surgeries.
  • Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in NICU setting.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for each infant based on assessment data and physician orders.
  • Observed and documented changes in patient's conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
  • Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

University Hospital Hesio Cordeiro
Cabo Frio - Rio De Janeiro
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
  • Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
  • Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Medwork
Cabo Frio - Rio De Janeiro
01.2006 - 09.2013
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
  • Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
  • Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.

Education

Adult Intensive Care Unit - Specialist

Universidade Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro - Brazil
12-2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Universidade Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro - Brazil
08-2004

Skills

  • Healthcare Team Collaboration
  • Patient care planning
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Catheter monitoring
  • Emergency Interventions

Languages

Portuguese
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Certification

* Qualification in peripherally inserted central catheter Adult/Pediatric and Neonatal (2014) and Qualification in peripherally inserted central catheter guided by ultrasound. (2023).

* Course in Patient safety and quality in healthcare services ( 2022).

* Berkeley Training Center Course: Handling of airways, Critical patient care, Clinical emergencies, Cardiac Emergencies and Trauma. (2008).

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

University Hospital Hesio Cordeiro
04.2022 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse - NICU

Macae Municipal Hospital
10.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Medwork
01.2006 - 09.2013

Adult Intensive Care Unit - Specialist

Universidade Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Universidade Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro

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