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Aida Lauder

Lagrangeville,NY

Summary

Bilingual in Spanish and English; Registered Nurse; Proficient in Medi-Tech EMR system; Proficient in EClinicalWorks (EMR); Proficient in EPIC EMR system; Proficient in All Scripts EMR system; Magnet Hospital; Geriatrics; Adult Med-Surg; COVID-19 patient care; Neurological assessment; CIWA Assessment; Palliative; Hospice, Chemotherapy; Immunotherapy; Monoclonal antibody infusion; Immunoglobulin Intravenous Infusion; Heparin drips; Cardizem drips; Continuous Bladder Irrigation; Blood Transfusions; Tube Feedings; PICC line dressings; Central Line Port Access; Pain Management, TEE, Cardioversion, Radiofrequency Ablation, Cryoablation.HIRE VERY QUALIFIED DIRECTOR Patient-focused [Job Title] offering [Number]-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and Infection Control Preventionist

Pines of Poughkeepsie
11.2022 - Current
  • Supervise, direct, and evaluate the nursing staff and provide feedback
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures, and systems
  • Manage the scheduling of staff and ensure adequate coverage
  • Assist nursing staff with assessing patient care needs, developing plans, and monitoring progress
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and requirements
  • Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives
  • Develop, implement, and monitor infection control policies and procedures
  • Participate in the development and implementation of training programs for healthcare staff
  • Conduct surveillance activities to identify any potential sources of infection
  • Monitor and review infection control practices to ensure compliance with relevant policies and standards
  • Advise on the use of personal protective equipment for staff and visitors
  • Monitor infection rates within the healthcare setting and report any trends
  • Investigate any reported cases of infection and provide advice on prevention and control measures
  • Respond to and manage any incidents of infection in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Liaise with public health authorities and other organizations in relation to infection control.
  • Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
  • Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
  • Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
  • Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly over time.
  • Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
  • Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
  • Played a key role in attaining high patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Optimized staffing levels to maintain an appropriate nurse-to-patient ratio, promoting quality of care without exceeding budget constraints.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within the facility.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
  • Influenced positive change within the organization by championing innovative ideas that led to better patient outcomes.
  • Ensured adherence to safety guidelines for both patients and staff members during all aspects of clinical operations.
  • Established strong relationships with community partners to expand access to healthcare services beyond facility walls.
  • Provided educational resources on disease prevention and health maintenance topics to help patients make informed decisions about their care.
  • Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
  • Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Collaborated with unit managers and supervisors to maintain daily operations.

Registered Nurse Pain Management

Northern Westchester Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Conduct medical interviews and review charts for readiness
  • Assess and prepare patient for procedure on the morning of procedure (start IV, vitals, med reconciliation)
  • Prepare and collect all supplies, medications and sterile trays as needed for procedures
  • Assist pain management provider during nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablations
  • Recover patients after procedures until discharge criteria is met
  • Assist in other out and in patient departments as needed.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • 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.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Radiology Nurse

Phelps Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assess patient risk factors and health issues and report them to physician and physician assistant
  • Prepare and assist during IR procedures including and not limited to drain insertions, nephrostomy insertions, biopsies, bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, joint injections, central line insertions (PICC, mediport, dialysis tunneled catheter), angiograms, embolizations, coiling, cerebral angiograms, neuro thrombectomies and pulmonary embolism thrombectomies
  • Address and premedicate as needed for allergies and allergic reactions within the radiology department
  • Member of Imaging Advisory council as sole representative for RNs within Radiology
  • Assist in MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine with procedures that require medication administration by an RN and monitoring of patients before and after procedures as needed
  • Promote positive compassionate and caring environment by use of active listening and effective communication
  • Actively participate in developing and maintaining improvement in patient safety and patient care within the department.
  • Enhanced patient safety during diagnostic imaging procedures by carefully administering contrast agents and monitoring for adverse reactions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality radiology nursing care and closely monitoring post-procedure recovery.

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Northern Westchester Hospital
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assess, plan, implement with critical thinking to provide optimal patient care
  • Preparing patients for EchoCardiograms, Stress tests, and multiple imaging procedures
  • Participate in shared governance as a member of the Scopes and Standards Council
  • Precepting, educating and leading new graduates and new staff
  • Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of nursing staff of 12 and ancillary staff of 2 while maintaining my own patient assignment
  • Establish assignments for nursing staff, according to patient acuity, workload, space and equipment availability
  • Assign patients beds, nurse and patient care associate assignments.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.

Registered Nurse

Saint Barnabas Hospital
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Assessed vital signs and presenting symptoms to properly understand and treat conditions
  • Administered medications, tube feedings, and nebulizer treatments
  • Placed IV accesses, insert foley catheters
  • Maintained sterile techniques during appropriate procedures and assisted with activities of daily living.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.

Registered Nurse

White Plains Hospital-WPPA-Infectious Disease
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Administer vaccines, wound dressing changes, PICC line removal, follow up calls to patients on new medication.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing Education -

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

The College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts & Social Science -

Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY

Skills

  • Quality Improvement
  • Professional Development
  • Budget Management
  • Long-Term Care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), State of New York
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification, March 2022
  • Medical/Surgical Nursing Board Certification through ANCC (MED SURG-BC)
  • ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate, 2022-2024
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA), 2020-2022
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA), 2022-2024
  • Basic Life Support/First Aid for HealthCare Professionals (AHA), 2022-2024
  • Certified Medical Assistant, Stanford Brown Institute, 2005

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and Infection Control Preventionist

Pines of Poughkeepsie
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse Pain Management

Northern Westchester Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022

Radiology Nurse

Phelps Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Northern Westchester Hospital
02.2020 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Saint Barnabas Hospital
10.2018 - 02.2020

Registered Nurse

White Plains Hospital-WPPA-Infectious Disease
01.2018 - 09.2018

Master of Science in Nursing Education -

Mercy College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

The College of New Rochelle

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts & Social Science -

Westchester Community College

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