Alyson Bargfrede
Hauppauge,NY
Summary
Resourceful Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Telephone Triage
Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook, New York
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Provided patient care and advocacy in various healthcare settings.
- Managed medical records and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
Staff Nurse, Gastroenterology
Digestive Health Center
Huntington, NY
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Staff Nurse- Camp Nurse
Ivy League Day Camp
Smithtown, NY
06.2017 - Current
- Monitored inventory of medical supplies and first aid kits to maintain proper inventory.
- Secured confidentiality of health forms in compliance with HIPAA.
- Modeled good health practices for staff and campers, utilizing standard precautions.
- Completed accident reports, incident reports and medical logs, conducting ongoing risk management assessments.
- Reviewed camper's medications at check-in, finalizing medical histories and allergies with guardians.
- Administered prescription and over-the-counter drugs to campers as scheduled.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Melville Surgery Center
Melville, NY
02.2016 - 10.2022
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Prohealth Ambulatory Surgery Center
Lake Success, NY
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
Staff Nurse/Alternate Charge Nurse- Operating Room
Melville Surgery Center
Melville, NY
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
Charge Nurse- Allergy/Immunology
ENT and Allergy Associates
Garden City, NY
09.2008 - 01.2013
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, standards of care.
- Maintained nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, enforcing program , operational, and personal policies and procedures.
- Work with pediatric through elderly population.
- In charge of ordering supplies while staying in budget.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Long Island Jewish Hospital
New Hyde Park, NY
10.2004 - 09.2008
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes.
Staff Nurse- Labor and Delivery
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY
07.2003 - 10.2004
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
CUNY Queensborough
Bayside, NY05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY05.1999
Skills
- Intake and Discharge
- Patient Care Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Medical Supply Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Creative Problem Solving
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Decision Making
- Procedure Assistance
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Basic Life Support, expires 6/24
- Advanced Life Support, expires 6/24
- Pediatric Life Support, expires 6/24
- Registered Professional Nurse, expires 9/26
Timeline
RN- Telephone Triage
Stony Brook University Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse, Gastroenterology
Digestive Health Center
11.2022 - 05.2024
Staff Nurse- Camp Nurse
Ivy League Day Camp
06.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Melville Surgery Center
02.2016 - 10.2022
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Prohealth Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.2013 - 02.2015
Staff Nurse/Alternate Charge Nurse- Operating Room
Melville Surgery Center
02.2012 - 05.2013
Charge Nurse- Allergy/Immunology
ENT and Allergy Associates
09.2008 - 01.2013
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Long Island Jewish Hospital
10.2004 - 09.2008
Staff Nurse- Labor and Delivery
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
07.2003 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
CUNY Queensborough
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
SUNY Oneonta
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