Beatrice M Kwasnaza
Highland Mills,NY
Summary
Results-focused healthcare professional with over 16 years of clinical experience and a strong foundation in implementing the nursing process. Takes pride in being a proactive leader with strengths in communication and team collaboration; utilizing proficient patient care knowledge to promote patient satisfaction. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes, while employing skill in assisting and directing nursing staff with critical support. In addition, highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Service-focused organizational abilities have allowed resourcefulness in navigating complex healthcare environments, implementing evidence-based practices, and optimizing the delivery of quality patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse IV/Nursing Professional Development
Northwell Health-Northern Westchester Hospital
Mount Kisco, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises programs of orientation, in-service-training, workshops, and continuing education for staff nurses based on assessed needs.
- Provides direct services and/or consultation to design, presentation, and evaluation of educational offerings.
- Acts as role model, change agent, advocate for nursing practice, and expert in facilitating educational practices.
- Mentored greater than 20 new nurses, fostering professional growth and team building.
- Assisted in developing programs that enhance staff knowledge and skills in clinical practice areas, while supporting quality nursing self-care.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Acted as clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within unit.
Clinical Nurse II/III, Short Stay Unit Pediatrics
Northwell Health-Northern Westchester Hopital
Mount Kisco, NY
03.2015 - Current
- Chronic and acute patient care in med-surg/post-emergency observation unit with focus on cardiac, post-operative, med-surg, and pediatrics, adeptly managing all aspects of treatments from medication administration to wound care to monitoring for several patients per shift.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed interventions to achieve desired outcomes.
- Contributes to organizational growth initiatives as charge nurse and staff nurse; department chair of pediatric and preceptor committees, preceptor- instructing newly hired staff in unit procedures regarding medication administration, assessments, and other nursing interventions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at reducing medication errors and improving patient safety practices.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery and efficient care coordination.
- Exceeded national benchmarks for core measure performance indicators through diligent attention to detail during chart reviews and data collection activities.
- Implemented individualized nursing care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient population served.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Served as clinical resource/advocate to staff, patients, and families.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
- Assisted in enhancing and developing staff and new orientees to become proficient in knowledge and skills in their clinical practice areas.
Clinical Nurse I/II SCCU
Health Alliance Of The Hudson Valley
Kingston, NY
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Managed all phases of care for critically ill patients in SCCU.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to formulate, implement, and modify individual care plans for diversified patient population.
- Carried out comprehensive care, focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
- Contributed to organizational growth as charge, preceptor, and telemetry specialist.
- Served as patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of complex medical conditions, facilitating timely interventions to prevent complications.
- Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Assessed effectiveness of clinical nursing interventions and programs.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in patient's condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
Patient Care Associate - Orthopedic/Neurology Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital
Suffern, NY
03.2008 - 06.2011
- Demonstrated proficiency in various medical equipment usage such as EKG machines, blood glucose monitors, and CPM machines as required for specific patient treatments.
- Assisted nurses in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with patient ADLs.
- Increased staff efficiency by training new Patient Care Associates on best practices, policies, and procedures.
- Performed various diagnostic procedures such as phlebotomy, obtaining EKG readings, and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maximized preventive care utilization to reduce hospital burden and help eliminate readmissions.
- Promoted safe and clean environments through strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Expedited response times to critical situations by swiftly recognizing changes in patient conditions and alerting appropriate medical personnel when necessary.
- Optimized patient outcomes by working closely with registered nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Provided kind, compassionate care, in a safe environment utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for all patient demographics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY12.2010
Skills
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient/family-focused care and advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Staff Training & Development
- Program Coordination
- Supervision & Leadership
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom
- Meditech, Paragon, and EPIC EHR Management
Affiliations
- Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD)
- American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)
Additional Information
Registered Nurse, State of New York (RN) 640075, NIH Stroke Certified, American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS) 3/2025, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 3/2025, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 4/2025, Reiki certified
Accomplishments
· Published in Cohen Children's Medical Center Pediatric Nurse Journal, Fall 2020, Volume IX SSUP Short Stay Unit/ Pediatrics Team Inspirational Work Board
Timeline
Clinical Nurse IV/Nursing Professional Development
Northwell Health-Northern Westchester Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse II/III, Short Stay Unit Pediatrics
Northwell Health-Northern Westchester Hopital
03.2015 - Current
Clinical Nurse I/II SCCU
Health Alliance Of The Hudson Valley
08.2012 - 03.2015
Patient Care Associate - Orthopedic/Neurology Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
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