Amy D. LaRusso
South Setauket,NY
Summary
Reliable and efficient registered nurse with extensive experience in pediatric nursing, providing exceptional care to patients from newborns to adults. Skilled in managing diverse health needs of infants, children, and adolescents through effective nursing and treatment processes. Experienced in training and mentoring new nurses within hospital settings, fostering a collaborative environment with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. Maintains a positive attitude in high-pressure situations, ensuring quality patient care and support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric RN
Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook, USA
10.2004 - Current
- Administration of medications IV, IM, SQ, PO
- Assessment skills of newborn to adult
- IV placement skills in newborn to adult
- Blood draws in newborn to adult
- NG, G/J tube feeds
- TPN administration
- Use of PCA, Epidural pumps
- Led nursing staff and coordinated patient care activities.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges efficiently at a busy healthcare facility.
- Administer blood products and IVIG
LPN
private medicaid provider
Setauket, USA
01.2002 - 02.2004
- Provided comprehensive patient care for a 19-year-old male with mobility challenges.
- Administered oxygen via nasal cannula for respiratory support.
- Monitored vital signs and pulse oximetry to track patient health status.
- Administered nebulizer treatments and oral medications as prescribed.
- Facilitated transfers between wheelchair, bed, and toilet to ensure patient comfort.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, including showering, diaper application, shaving, and dental care.
Nurse’s Aide
Stony Brook Hospital
Stony Brook, USA
08.1999 - 01.2001
- Supported nursing staff in delivering patient care by assisting with daily activities and needs
- Responded to patient call bells to provide timely assistance and enhance patient comfort
- Obtain VS and pulse oximetry
- Conducted EKG assessments to track heart activity
- Performed fingerstick checks to monitor blood glucose levels
- Prepared patient rooms to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for incoming patients
- Ht/Wt knowledge from newborn-adult
- Carried out bed changes to ensure clean and safe patient environment
- Provided 1:1 observation to ensure patient safety and well-being
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05-2004
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Bellport, NY03-2000
High school Diploma -
Ward Melville High School
Setauket, NY06-1999
Skills
- Pediatric basic care
- Care plan development
- IV insertion
- IV medication administration
- Chest tubes
- NG tubes
- Gastro Tubes
- Tracheostomy care
- Finger sticks
- VS monitoring
- Med/surg basic care
- Cast care
- Pin care
- Traction care
- Psychiatric basic care
Certification
BLS certification
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Pediatric RN
Stony Brook University Hospital
10.2004 - Current
LPN
private medicaid provider
01.2002 - 02.2004
Nurse’s Aide
Stony Brook Hospital
08.1999 - 01.2001
Associates Degree - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Eastern Suffolk Boces
High school Diploma -
Ward Melville High School