Armani Thornton, RN
Elizabeth
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn
Brooklyn
2024.09 - Current
- Managed care for 23 patients daily, providing pre and post-operative assistance.
- Provided specialized care in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), managing continuous neurological monitoring, ensuring patient safety during seizure activity, and diagnostic evaluation.
- Monitored and responded to neurological status, including seizure precautions, post-ictal care, and rapid clinical assessment.
- Delivered direct patient care for complex medical-surgical and telemetry patients.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care across multiple acute care units, including Oncology, cardiac, and Neuro med-surg (floated).
- Ensure safe and high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced acute care environments.
- Organized and prioritized nursing tasks to enhance patient care efficacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement effective patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
FELICIAN UNIVERSITY
Rutherford2024-05
Professional Achievments
Skin Integrity and Wound Prevention:
- Active member of the Skin Integrity team, focusing on prevention, identification, and management of P.I.
- Implemented proactive skin assessments to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries and improve patient outcomes.
Leadership and Charge Nurse Duties:
- Served as charge nurse, coordinating unit workflow, patient assignments, and staffing needs.
- Supported clinical decision-making and acted as a resource for bedside nurses during high acuity situations.
Quality Improvement and Leadership:
- President of Unit-based council, leading initiatives focused on quality improvement and staff engagement.
- Promoted a culture of safety, teamwork, and evidence-based practice through shared governance initiatives.
Nurse Residency
- Graduated from Nurse Residency Program while maintaining full-time clinical duties on EMU, culminating in an evidence-based capstone project.
Certification
- Current BLS Certificate – American Heart Association
Registered nurse (RN) NYS- 957421
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn
2024.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
FELICIAN UNIVERSITY