Andrea Sosa
Ridgewood,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with comprehensive experience at Mount Sinai Hospital, adept in medication administration and patient assessments. Excelled in providing high-acute care, leveraging strong critical thinking and empathetic communication skills. Consistently striving to develop strong relationships with patients, families, and all staff to provide the best patient centered care withing a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital: 10E GI/SDU
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, blood transfusions and rehabilitation.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners while verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, safety protocols, and unit based objectives.
Student Nurse
NYP Weill Cornell: Med Surg/ Critical Care
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Assisted in conducting physical assessments to identify potential health concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
Student Nurse
NYP Columbia: Psychiatric Unit
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills through active listening and empathetic responses, fostering trust and rapport with patients.
- Assisted RN in ECT procedure and observed patients in recovery room.
- Participated in group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
Student Nurse
Bellevue Hospital Center: Maternity Unit
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for newborns by thoroughly sanitizing all surfaces and equipment.
- Monitored for post-partum complications and implemented specialized care plans tailored to unique patient circumstance.
- Strengthened bonding between parents and infant through guidance on skin-to-skin contact, soothing techniques, and interactive playtime activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop personalized care plans for mothers recovering from childbirth complications or surgeries.
Student Nurse
Bellevue Hospital Center: Pediatric Unit
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Promoted a healing environment by addressing the unique developmental needs of pediatric patients through age-appropriate activities and interventions.
- Delivered high-quality patient education, empowering families to make informed decisions about their child''s health and treatment options.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and their families throughout the duration of hospital stays, easing anxiety related to medical issues or concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing
New York, NY05.2022
Skills
- Basic Life support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Medication administration of various routes (oral, IV, IM, supp)
- Mandated reporter Training (03/02/21)
- Patient Assessments/ EPIC Charting
- Feeding pumps understanding (NGT, PEG)
- Telemetry monitoring/ EKG
- Precepting/ Resource nurse
- Vaccine administration
- Lab collection/ IV insertion
- Wound Care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital: 10E GI/SDU
07.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
NYP Weill Cornell: Med Surg/ Critical Care
02.2022 - 05.2022
Student Nurse
NYP Columbia: Psychiatric Unit
09.2021 - 12.2021
Student Nurse
Bellevue Hospital Center: Maternity Unit
03.2021 - 05.2021
Student Nurse
Bellevue Hospital Center: Pediatric Unit
02.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing
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