Summary
Work History
Education
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RegisteredNurse

Annette DeSantis

South Glens Falls,NY

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Retired, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and rigorous adherence to infection control protocols. Skilled in medication administration and patient assessments, I excel in emergency response and exhibit strong clinical judgment alongside empathy. Achieved significant improvements in patient care outcomes by implementing effective treatment strategies.

Work History

Registered Nurse

Retired
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Associates - Nursing

Adirondack Community College
Queensbury, NY
05.1995

Skills

Medication and IV administration

Medication Administration

Direct Patient Care

Patient Assessments

Home care

Evaluations

Home Health Care

Seizure Management

Family advocacy

Preventive health

Hospice and palliative care

Acute care expertise

Health screening

Emergency Care

Data Collection

Emergency Procedures

Medical assessment

Emergency Response

Medication Distribution

Collecting vitals

Taking vitals

Physical assessments

Compassion and Empathy

Patient Care

Strong Clinical Judgment

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Retired

Associates - Nursing

Adirondack Community College
Annette DeSantis