Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Ann Baggett
Registered Nurse
Lakeview,NY
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Medical
01.2019 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orchard Park Family Practice
06.2017 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Big Tree Pediatrics
11.2016 - 05.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erie 1 BOCES
02.2015 - 11.2016
Respiratory Therapist
St Joseph Hospital
11.2000 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Erie Community College
08.1997 - 05.1999
Work History
Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
Williamsville, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Enhanced patient safety through continuous monitoring of vital signs, EKG interpretation, and timely intervention for rhythm changes.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of telemetry patients, identifying potential complications and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medications, and lifestyle modifications for better health outcomes.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care and effective communication with patients and their families.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing acute or chronic illnesses while assisting them in navigating their healthcare journey confidently.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Medical
Orchard Park, NY
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orchard Park Family Practice
Orchard park , NY
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Big Tree Pediatrics
Hamburg, NY
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Respiratory Therapist
St Joseph Hospital
Cheektowaga, NY
11.2000 - 07.2007
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Implemented infection control measures within the facility to minimize risks associated with airborne pathogens.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Erie Community College
Williamsville, NY 08.1997 - 05.1999
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erie 1 BOCES
Buffalo, NY 02.2015 - 11.2016
Skills
- IV Administration
- EMR Systems
- Intravenous Infusions
- Wound Surgical Procedures
- Intramuscular Injections
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Administer Medication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Blood Product Transfusion