Ada Mayorga
MSN RN, IPCP
Salisbury Mills,NY
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 22 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with gerontology specialty. Fluent in Spanish/English. Compassionate, caring, dedicated, reliable and a team player.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Nurse/Nursing Supervisor
Isabella Geriatric Center/ MJHS
New York, NY
03.2020 - Current
- Implemented and adhere to clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments..
- Investigate outbreaks and revamp control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Ongoing surveillance of infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Coordinate successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Gather and submit data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as HERDs and NYSDOH.
- Identify and mitigate unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Identify risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Work with Department Directors to implement emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Continuously maintain proper safety and take precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Advocate for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance Infection prevention and control strategies.
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Head Nurse
Isabella Geriatric Center/MJHS
New York, NY
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Guided and led RNs/LPNs in acute care unit and coordinated, delegated tasks and managed nurses and ancillary staff members.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Assistant Head Nurse
Isabella Geriatric Center/MJHS
New York, New York
06.2002 - 06.2017
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered superior level of care to each patient in compliance with hospital standards and regulations.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Isabella Geriatric Center/MJHS
New York, New York
12.1999 - 06.2002
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Master of Science - Adult/gerontology NP
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY05.1999
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Creative Problem Solving
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Decision Making
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - 22 years
- Gerontology Nurse practitioner license 15 years
- Infection prevention and control preventionist 11/2 years
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse/Nursing Supervisor
Isabella Geriatric Center/ MJHS
03.2020 - Current
Head Nurse
Isabella Geriatric Center/MJHS
06.2017 - 03.2020
Assistant Head Nurse
Isabella Geriatric Center/MJHS
06.2002 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Isabella Geriatric Center/MJHS
12.1999 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Adult/gerontology NP
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lehman College of The City University of New York
- Registered Nurse License - 22 years
- Gerontology Nurse practitioner license 15 years
- Infection prevention and control preventionist 11/2 years
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