Sofia DeCerce

Registered nurse with 6 total years of experience, ranging from cardiac acute care, ICU and clinical trial research nursing. 

ICU Travel Nurse – NY/NJ/DC (most recently Medstar Washington Hospital Center)                 

02/2022 - present

Cardiac ICU/MICU/Cardiac Surgery ICU

Adapts to new environments and patient populations quickly while collaborating with interdisciplinary groups to enhance patient condition.

Embraces change and flexibility as evidenced by safely floating to new units each shift.

Demonstrates competent clinical judgment while managing and administering cardiac and vasoactive medication infusions, blood products and ICU equipment for patients post operatively, while adhering to hospital policies and protocols.

Memorial Sloane Kettering                                                                                                                     

07/2022 - 09/2022

Clinical Trials Nurse

Monitor adverse events during clinical drug trials while adhering to study protocols and Good Clinical Practice.

Ensure patient adherence to study protocols, schedules and testing.

Quickly responds to changes in patient condition and uses critical thinking skills to remedy situations with multi-disciplinary team, while documenting all outcomes.

Cardiothoracic ICU/CCU - Mount Sinai Morningside                                                                          

07/2020 - 2/2022

Cardiac ICU RN

Provides pre-op patients with education of pending surgery and post-op care and ongoing education regarding medications and procedures throughout the patient's stay.

Confidently collects and sends blood and lab specimens through phlebotomy. 

Enhances patient safety by monitoring for, documenting, and promptly reporting adverse events immediately following invasive cardiac procedures and surgery.

Commits to continuous learning by independently attending critical care and equipment competency classes.

Heart Failure Unit - Hackensack University Medical Center                                                           

05/2018 - 06/2020

Telemetry - Cardiac RN

Communicates effectively as a leader and leads a team of 6 RNs and 3 CNAs on a 26-bed unit when frequently assigned the role of charge nurse.

Places family and patients first by motivating and teaching CHF management and lifestyle changes outside of the hospital, ultimately collaborating to earn our hospital the CHF Disease Specific Certification.

Demonstrates honesty, trustworthiness, accountability and clinical competence when chosen to precept RNs.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members during rounds to streamline discharge planning and advocate for patient safety and wellness.

Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Florida