Stephanie Borjas
Columbia
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience seeking to maintain a position that offers professional challenges by utilizing my interpersonal, time management, & problem-solving skills. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients through empathetic communication, & efficiently coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pre-Operative/PACU
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Columbia, MD
02.2023 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Nurse Extern / Cardiac Cath Lab
John's Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Columbia, MD
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Performed diagnostic tests under supervision of registered nurses, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs by helping them move around the hospital or perform range-of-motion exercises as needed.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Certified Medical Assistant
Heart Consultant's LLC.
Silver Spring, MD
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Expedited insurance claims processing by verifying coverage details and submitting accurate documentation in a timely manner.
Certified Medical Assistant
Heart Care Of Southern Maryland
Washington, D.C.
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC01.2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Montgomery Community College
Silver Spring, MD05.2020
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education / Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Anesthesia recovery
- Discharge planning
- EMR / EHR
- ICD-10
- Unit Administration
- Care Coordination
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pre-Operative/PACU
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern / Cardiac Cath Lab
John's Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Heart Consultant's LLC.
08.2017 - 05.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Heart Care Of Southern Maryland
01.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity Washington University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Montgomery Community College