Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Manage the care of multiple critical ill patients in a busy level 1 trauma center.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
22 Years 2 Months
Kings County Hospital HHC | Brooklyn, NY | 08.2004 - Current
Supervised, trained and coordinated 10 +personnel to achieve maximum performance,while ensuring quality emergency care to patients
Constantly communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care to all patients given in a timely manner
Liaison between patients and family to facilitate care plan and a healthy relationship
Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrest, stroke codes, sexual assaults, psychiatric emergencies, and conscious sedation
Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity level in time restricted and demanding environment
Promote excellent customer service in a chaotic organized environment
Register Nurse, Chemotherapy Therapy
4 Years 1 Month
The Brooklyn Hospital Center | Brooklyn, NY | 06.2002 - 07.2006
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
1 Year 6 Months
Bellevue Hospital HHC | Manhattan, NY | 01.2003 - 07.2004
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
Monitor and care for patients with Intra-Aortic Ballon -Pump therapy
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Long Island College University | Brooklyn, NY | 06.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York | Brooklyn, NY | 06.2000
Skills
Acute care expertise
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Chronic disease management
Trauma care expertise
Chest pain management
Infection control measures
Discharge Planning
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification 04/2021
BLS - Basic life support certification 04/2021
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification 04/2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department at George Washington University Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department at George Washington University Medical Center