Dorcas Murphy
Yonkers
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with proven expertise at Lincoln Hospital Center, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and empathetic care. Strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient education fostered trust and satisfaction, significantly improving the surgical experience for patients and their families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lincoln Hospital Center
10.2014 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Contributed to a positive work environment within the perioperative department through active participation in staff meetings.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Fostered increased patient trust by providing empathetic emotional support and clear explanations of surgical processes.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dorothea Hopfer Nursing School
New York, NY06-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Emergency response
- Health screening
Accomplishments
January 2020 Star of the Month Award
May 2024 Nursing Excellence award
Languages
Twi
Native or Bilingual
January 2020 Employee Star of the Month
Demonstrating courtesy and professionalism that goes above and beyond assigned duties to provide excellence services.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lincoln Hospital Center
10.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dorothea Hopfer Nursing School
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