Andrea Ferrer
19 Sawyer Ave, West Babylon,NY
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced nursing professional with a strong background in critical care. Proven experience in patient care, assessment, and effective team collaboration. Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing diverse patient needs with a focus on safety, quality, and efficient healthcare delivery. Hard-working and passionate job-seeker, eager to contribute to a hospital's Med-Surg unit.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA: MICU
Good Samaritan University Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Manage a 20-bed unit, efficiently coordinating care and allocating resources to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor, mentoring new nursing assistants, enhancing team proficiency and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Active member of the Staffing Committee, contributing to policy development and staffing strategies to improve unit efficiency.
- Implemented evidence-based care protocols, resulting in a measurable increase in patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
CNA: Telemetry
Good Samaritan University Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive cardiac care.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Utilized advanced telemetry equipment, successfully identifying and responding to critical cardiac events, enhancing patient safety and care standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - With A Major in Nursing GPA 3.9
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant Course -
Northshore CTI
Ronkonkoma, NY01.2017
Skills
- Care Plan Implementation
Sets high standards and achieves superior results
- Teamwork and Time Management
Works well with others and builds team spirit
- Quality and Safety
Ensures safety of patients, self, and others
- Service Excellence
Seeks opportunities to provide efficient patient experience and courteous service
- Electronic Charting
Power Chart, Cerner, EPIC
- Language Proficiency
Filipino: Native/Bilingual
Certification
- Anticipated date of NCLEX: July 2024
- BLS, American Red Cross, November 2023
Honors and Awards
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH,
Good Samaritan University Hospital
- MICU, March 2018
- Cardiac Telemetry, August 2019
DEAN'S LIST,
Stony Brook School of Nursing
- Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023
RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Collaborated with a surgical intensive care unit at Stony Brook University Hospital to develop a proposed solution for wellness programs using Melnyk’s Evidence-Based Practice process
- Outcome: Project was selected for implementation by the unit and presentation at the Stony Brook School of Nursing’s Annual Research Day in May 2024
Nursing Clinical Rotations
Stony Brook University Hospital
Fundamentals of Nursing Telemetry and Bariatric Unit 120 hours
Medical Surgical Unit 144 hours
Maternity Unit 45 hours
Cohen Children's Medical Center
Pediatric Unit 45 hours
Mather Hospital
Psychiatric Unit 30 hours
Community Clinical Rotations
Various Locations 60 hours
Timeline
CNA: MICU
Good Samaritan University Hospital
09.2021 - Current
CNA: Telemetry
Good Samaritan University Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - With A Major in Nursing GPA 3.9
Stony Brook University
Certified Nursing Assistant Course -
Northshore CTI