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Caitlin Abbass

Syracuse,NY

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with extensive knowledge of Upstate University Hospital. Charge trained in all Medical-Surgical departments in a Level I Trauma Center, demonstrating leadership and adaptability in high-pressure environments. Completes accurate, detailed documentations and is a compassionate caregiver committed to making meaningful contributions to a patient's hospitalization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Float Pool Clinical Leader

Upstate University Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Delivers comprehensive patient-centered care while maintaining thorough and detailed documentation. Possesses the flexibility to take on several patient and Charge assignments in single shift. Trained to care for specialty patient populations.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Support Pool

Upstate University Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2023

Adapted quickly to diverse patient populations and multiple unit preferences/protocols. Became Charge all on Medical-Surgical units throughout hospital. Assisted in the orientation of new nurses and travel nurses.

Registered Nurse, 5B

Upstate University Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2022

Assessing, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care and interventions. Administering medications, IV infusions, blood transfusions, wound care, performing EKGs, collecting samples, placing IVs, assisting in bedside procedures, and facilitating communication between different departments, teams, and families.

Phlebotomist

Cayuga Medical Center
01.2018 - 05.2021

Collecting blood samples in Emergency Department on diverse patient population. Ability to deliver excellent patient care at all four outpatient office locations. Trained phlebotomy students and oriented new hires to the facility. Entrusted with the opening and closing of all four outpatient offices. Member of the specialized Covid Clinic staff; properly packaging and shipping hundreds of specimens daily.

Credit Care Coordinator

Lowe's Home Improvment
03.2015 - 07.2017

Facilitated communication between retail store and product manufacturers. Trained and educated employees on store credit cards and sales. Assisted in the reimbursement of defective and/or returned special order products. Investigated chargeback claims to local store. Developed incentive program for employees and their credit card sales. Assisted in other administrative roles such as inventory, price changes/audits, and running the cash office.

Head Cashier

Lowe's Home Improvement
08.2014 - 03.2015

Managed Front End department employees; ensuring adequate staffing, timely breaks, and educating new hires. Entrusted to build, count, and break down tills. Assisting cash office personal with deposits and exchanges. Supervising Customer Service and Returns desks. Facilitating communication between customers and departments. Mitigating difficult situations during the purchase and return processes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Jefferson Community College
Watertown
12-2020

High School Diploma -

Immaculate Heart Central
Watertown
06-2007

Skills

  • Individualized patient-centered care
  • Surgical Shared Governance Representative for Float Pool Department
  • Orienting and mentoring new hires to the facility
  • Trained to care for specialty patients such as burn patients, transplant patients, and is stroke certified
  • Interdisciplinary team collaborations
  • Team-oriented and committed to creating a supportive and positive environment

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Float Pool Clinical Leader

Upstate University Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Support Pool

Upstate University Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse, 5B

Upstate University Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2022

Phlebotomist

Cayuga Medical Center
01.2018 - 05.2021

Credit Care Coordinator

Lowe's Home Improvment
03.2015 - 07.2017

Head Cashier

Lowe's Home Improvement
08.2014 - 03.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Jefferson Community College

High School Diploma -

Immaculate Heart Central