Nurse Educator E-portfolio

PAULINA FURTADO, RN, BSN

Registered Nurse | Nurse Educator
Fluent in Portuguese
ACLS & BLS Certified

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced registered nurse and new nurse educator with over 11 years of progressive clinical practice across critical care, cardiac catheterization, and medical-surgical nursing. Currently pursuing an MSN in Nursing Education with demonstrated experience in instructing undergraduate nursing students in clinical settings. Passionate about fostering clinical judgment, patient safety, and professional role development through evidence-based teaching and experiential learning.

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EDUCATION

Worcester State University – Worcester, MA
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nursing Education
Expected 2026

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Southern New Hampshire University – Manchester, NH
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
2017

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Brockton Hospital School of Nursing – Brockton, MA
Diploma in Nursing
2014

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Nursing Clinical Instructor
Massasoit Community College – Brockton, MA
2020–2022

• Supervised and instructed undergraduate nursing students in acute-care clinical settings

• Guided students in safe medication administration, patient assessments, and documentation

• Facilitated development of clinical reasoning, prioritization, and patient-centered care

• Modeled professional communication, teamwork, and ethical nursing practice

• Assisted students with care plan development and application of theory to practice

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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital – Brockton, MA
2022–Present

• Prepared patients for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures (right/left heart catheterizations, TEE, cardioversion)

• Initiated IV access and assisted with conscious sedation per institutional protocols

• Monitored patients pre-, intra-, and post-procedure with emphasis on hemodynamic stability

• Provided patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, and discharge

• Active member of the STEMI on-call response team

 

Critical Care Registered Nurse
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital – Brockton, MA
2017–2022

• Delivered comprehensive care to critically ill patients including septic shock, post-cardiac arrest, and mechanically ventilated patients

• Managed vasoactive drips, invasive lines, chest tubes, ostomies, and Foley catheters

• Interpreted laboratory and diagnostic data to promptly communicate changes to the medical team

• Maintained detailed hourly documentation and updated interdisciplinary plans of care

 

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital – Brockton, MA
2014–2017

• Managed care for 4–5 patients per shift with diverse medical diagnoses

• Administered medications via oral, NG, and IV routes

• Provided patient education related to disease processes and discharge planning

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Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital – Brockton, MA
2010–2014

• Assisted with activities of daily living and obtained vital signs

• Supported nursing staff in delivering safe, compassionate patient care

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CERTIFICATIONS

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

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TEACHING & CLINICAL SKILLS

• Clinical instruction and student supervision

• Medication administration education and safety

• IV insertion and infusion pump management

• Cardiac monitoring and critical care nursing

• Tracheostomy and invasive line care

• Electronic health record documentation

• Strong computer skills; adaptable to educational technologies

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PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

• Nursing education and faculty development

• Clinical judgment and simulation-based learning

• Student mentorship and professional socialization

• Evidence-based teaching strategies in nursing