Amy LaRusso
Mount Sinai,NY
Summary
Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Medicaid Providers
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines..
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
North Shore Animal League
Port Washington, NY
10.1995 - 10.2005
- Assisted Veterinarians and provided direct care to patients in areas such as radiology, dentistry, isolation and emergency.
- Educated clients on animal health, vaccinations, and postsurgical care.
- Triaged emergency patients and administered critical care including, IV catheter placement and fluids, collecting blood samples, wound care, medications, and basic life support.
Nursing Student Extern
Brookhaven Hospital
Bellport, NY
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Learned how to properly assess patients, administer medications, monitor outcomes and operate different medical devices under a proctor's instruction.
- Listened carefully to physicians and nurses to ascertain appropriate treatment for different diseases and conditions.
- Cultivated effective communication and active listening skills by interacting with various types of personalities in both positive and negative situations.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Daktari Animal Hospital Tokyo Medical Center
Tokyo , Japan
07.1999 - 07.2000
- Translated services between languages to clients.
- Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted in areas such as radiology, dentistry, and emergency care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
Education
Nursing Refresher Course -
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY11.2021
RN to BSN
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk Community College
Brentwood, NY06.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Suffolk Community College
Brentwood, NY06.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NYHigh School Diploma -
East Islip High School
Islip Terrace, NY06.1995
Skills
- Taking vitals
- Emotional awareness
- Patient Education
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Diabetes management
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Clinical Documentation
- Home Health Care
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Palliative Care
- Patient Assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Stony Brook University Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Medicaid Providers
07.2022 - 04.2023
Nursing Student Extern
Brookhaven Hospital
06.2004 - 08.2004
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Daktari Animal Hospital Tokyo Medical Center
07.1999 - 07.2000
Licensed Veterinary Technician
North Shore Animal League
10.1995 - 10.2005
Nursing Refresher Course -
Molloy University
RN to BSN
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Suffolk Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
Mercy College
High School Diploma -
East Islip High School
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