Compassionate Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience caring for patients within a community setting. Provides excellent patient care as ordered by physicians and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VNS Health (Visiting Nurse Service of NY)
New York, NY
06.2008 - Current
Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
Provided home health care services such as wound/ostomy care, foley care and medication administration.
Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY
05.2008
Skills
Care Planning
Medical Assessment
Diabetes Management
Chronic Disease Management
Culturally-Sensitive Care
Wound Care
Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VNS Health (Visiting Nurse Service of NY)
06.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
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