Amy Lo
Jersey-City,New Jersey
Summary
Patient-Oriented Nurse with 24 Years of Direct Patient Care and Staff Supervision Experience. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with community health specialty as adult, geriatric patients with chronic diseases like diabetes or cardiac conditions. Natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting such as Epic and Point click. Medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader, supervising staff, as well as ability to prioritize patient needs on daily assignments. Seeking a challenging nursing position utilizing skills in patient care, staff supervision, and community health to make a positive impact on patients' lives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Home Care Nurse
NYCHH Community Care
New York, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to clients in their homes.
- Enhanced the quality of life for elderly patients through personalized care plans and regular health assessments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring vital signs, medication adherence, and overall wellness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, promoting a safe and supportive home environment for patients.
- Administered medications and provided wound care as per physician orders, ensuring accurate treatment delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, fostering trust and open communication.
- Maintained timely documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
- Promoted client safety by conducting thorough home assessments for potential hazards or barriers to recovery.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home setting, reducing risks associated with mobility impairments.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
Agency Staff Nurse
Capital Staffing inc.
Florida
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Staff agency floating nurse providing IV treatment, wound care, wound vac, assessed residents vital sign, documented patients status and progress via Point Click Care, floor Charge nurse in acute care rehabilitation with interdisciplinary team morning report
- Prepared and administered patient medication order on EMR system
- Safeguarded patient privacy in alignment with HIPAA requirements
- Educated patients on disease prevention and post-surgical care
- Documented medical history, symptoms and treatments in EMR system
- Collaborated with physicians to deliver direct patient care across diverse populations
- Communicated with family members, guardians and caregivers to discuss patient discharge instructions
- Advised patients on at-home care and preventive lifestyle choices
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects
- Checked patients' diets, physical activities and risk factors for disease
- Prepared patients for appointments, completing intake processes and giving instructions
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EMR system.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing appropriate nursing interventions.
- Streamlined nursing processes for improved efficiency and quality of patient care.
Home Care Nurse
Medical Office
France
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Established, created independent home health care consultancy working with numerous Hospitals and Doctors treating out-patients coordinated care management
- Providing IV treatment, wound care, removing stitches staples, hygiene instruction, and follow up with Primary Care physicians
- Assessed patient vitals, and performed blood draws for lab work
- Worked closely with Doctors to provide and develop plan-of-care for diabetic patients to ensure physical and mental well-being
- Documented client status and progress.
- Fed and administered medication via G-tube.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
- Minimized infection risks and promoted recovery with proper wound care
- Performed complete transfers from bed chair and wheelchair
- Boosted healing and post-surgical recovery with skilled treatment of primary concerns and secondary symptoms
- Oversaw treatment regimens, including organizing medication schedules and distribution
- Assessed clients and families at admitting, defining needs and discussing care plans
- Advised patients on at-home care and preventive lifestyle choices
- Checked patients' diets, physical activities and risk factors for disease
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
Staff Registered Nurse
Sante Service Hospital In The Home
France
08.2009 - 07.2015
- Provided various treatments, such as Chemotherapy, TPN, IV Therapy Infusions, IV Vitamin Infusions, Tracheostomy Care, Complex Dressing, Education For Diabetics etc… Improved patient comfort with personalized support for unique needs
- Advocated for patients' needs and reported on changing conditions and requirements to supervisors
- Provided non-intravenous medications and monitored side effects
- Implemented care plans according to patient needs and priorities
- Documented records in EMR system to promote care accuracy and quality
- Developed and maintained productive relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Supported development of students, new staff and colleagues
- Supported patients' rights, age-specific needs and cultural beliefs to show respect
- Administered intravenous and oral medications to patients
- Documented patients' vital signs and symptoms to present to physician
- Examined health care reports and records to determine accuracy of patient information.
Registered Nurse
Hospice Palliatif Care
France
07.2005 - 07.2009
- Empathetic approach when focused on patient conditions as well as the effects of illness on their lives and families
- Promote prevention and wellness by prioritizing patient education and wellness regarding health, care for elderly, terminally ill patients in home to ensure dignity during end-of-life transition
- Collaborated closely with doctors to clearly interconnect care plans with patients and their families
- Maintained an empathetic approach to patient care, and answered patient questions around illness or care
- Prepared and administered patients prescriptions, Handled work related and connected with Physicians and hospital staff
- Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication
- Provided ongoing client and family education regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Dressed, cleaned and redressed wounds for optimum healing
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs.
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
France
05.2000 - 04.2005
- Provided first care for patients with cardiovascular diseases, heart failure, arrhythmia, VTAC, A fib, Aneurysm, Stroke
- Collaborated and reported with medical specialists throughout the hospital to establish high-level care for patients
- Administered medications, Injections, and IV treatments
- Instilled a culture of communication with vulnerable patients to ensure positive patient care outcomes
- Build trust with families, updating them 2-3 times per day on the care issued to their loved one
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements
- Controlled risks of deterioration with continuous monitoring and swift action on concerning changes in condition
- Prevented and treated sepsis and shock
- Identified abnormal respiratory patterns and breathing sounds with regular pulmonary assessments
- Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Detected emerging fluid and electrolyte imbalances by monitoring fluid intake
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes and by other methods
- Supported patients during emergencies, quickly identifying and delivering life-saving treatments
- Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Sanitized high-touch surfaces to protect personnel and customers from viruses and germs
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive and cooperative work atmosphere.
Education
Licenced Registered Nurse - NCLEX-RN -
CICNURSE
New-York, NY08.2018
Nursing Diploma -
Centre De Formation Louise Couvé
France05.2000
Chemotherapy Certificate - Oncology -
Sante Service
Paris, Ile-De-France03.2009
Diploma - CNA -
Greta Tertiare Sud
Paris, Ile-De-France05.1996
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Family Education
- Fall prevention teaching
- Diabetes Management
- Infection Control
- Care Plan Adherence
- Case management
- Medical Record keeping
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Care Coordination
- Catheter Care
- Palliative Care
- Geriatric Care
- Respiratory care
- Home safety evaluation
- Vitals Monitoring
- Home Care
- Tracheostomy Care
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
wolof (Senegalese dialect)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Community Home Care Nurse
NYCHH Community Care
10.2023 - Current
Agency Staff Nurse
Capital Staffing inc.
06.2022 - 07.2023
Home Care Nurse
Medical Office
08.2015 - 01.2018
Staff Registered Nurse
Sante Service Hospital In The Home
08.2009 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Hospice Palliatif Care
07.2005 - 07.2009
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
05.2000 - 04.2005
Licenced Registered Nurse - NCLEX-RN -
CICNURSE
Nursing Diploma -
Centre De Formation Louise Couvé
Chemotherapy Certificate - Oncology -
Sante Service
Diploma - CNA -
Greta Tertiare Sud