Arlyn Degayo
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and a proven track record at Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Skilled in patient management and advocacy, I excel in delivering holistic care and performing complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Committed to enhancing recovery through effective communication and emotional intelligence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Assist with urological healthcare providers during procedures in the outpatient setting such as cystoscopy, urodynamics, prostate biopsy and BCG instillation
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in physical conditions and notifying providers for immediate care.
- 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.
- Perform Suprapubic and foley catheter exchanges in a sterile fashion for patients requiring monthly exchanges
Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hosptial
12.2002 - 02.2023
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and facilitating recovery from anesthesia for early home discharge
- Monitoring patient post anesthesia and recognizing potential complications for early intervention.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery at home.
- Follow up patients 24 hours post surgery through telephone call to assess for any post anesthesia problems, addressing the issue to the provider
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Wagner College
Staten Island, NYBachelor of Science - Nursing
West Visayas State University
Iloilo City PhilippinesSkills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Patient counseling
- Administering immunizations
- Health screening
- Emotional intelligence
- Preventive health
- Complex Problem-solving
- Lab result interpretation
Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified
Association of PeriAnesthesia in Nursing
Certified PeriAnesthesia Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hosptial
12.2002 - 02.2023
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Wagner College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Visayas State University
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