Betsy Lonergan
East Greenwich,RI
Summary
Clinical position. Specifically interested in a part-time specialty area with emphasis on teaching.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
St. Elizabeth’s 24-hour Skilled Nursing
East Greenwich, RI
12.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
REGISTERED NURSE
Lifespan - Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital
Providence, RI
03.2007 - 11.2021
- Administered primary care and assessments for outpatient adults, children and newborns
- Assessed patient vital signs, utilized clinical skills on a daily basis for point-of-care testing (blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, urinary catheterization, HCG urine testing, rapid strep testing)
- Conducted hearing and vision screening, Aerosol/nebulizer treatments, Vaccine injections
- Asthma management/Patient teaching regarding inhalers, spacers
- Depo-provera injections
- Assisted with insertion of Nexplanon birth control as well as being responsible for patient/family education as outlined by the physician
- Performed triage for adults and children
- Responsible for documenting follow-up on all pertinent information relating to patient care using Electronic Medical Systems (EPIC, E-clinical Works)
- Ensured 100% HIPPA compliance through regular education and seminars
- As a CDOE (Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator), responsible for assessing and educating diabetic patients and families.
Education
Associates in Applied Science Nursing -
Reading School of Nursing
Reading, PASkills
- Patient Care
- Infant Care
- IV Management
- Patient Triage
- Organized
- Empathetic
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of RI (RN38820)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CDOE (Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator)
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
Projects
CDOE - Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator, 2010 - Current
Timeline
Staff Nurse
St. Elizabeth’s 24-hour Skilled Nursing
12.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Lifespan - Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital
03.2007 - 11.2021
Associates in Applied Science Nursing -
Reading School of Nursing