Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in critical care, direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per-Diem Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse
Northwell Flexstaff
06.2020 - Current
Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU
Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition
Provide Care for patients on life supporting medications and life-sustaining equipment
Provide care to very acutely ill patients
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
Registered Nurse Critical Care Float Pool/CCU Staff Nurse
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2023
Actively participate in unit base Quality Assurance Programs
Assist physicians in balloon pump, swan gantz and tranvenous pacemaker insertion insertion
Educate patients and families regarding invasive and non-invasive procedures, diagnoses and therapeutic interventions, as well as provide discharge instructions
Provide direct care to patients on life sustaining machines including mechanical ventilator, CVVH, ECMO. Impella and Balloon pumps
Assessed patients cardiac and respiratory status, and sedation requirements
Assisted during rapid response events and care procedures
Hemodynamics monitoring
Provided care for patients awaiting Lungs and Heart Transplants
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
Monitor and titrate IV medications such as vasoactive, Inotropic. Insulin. paralytics and sedatives
Critical Care Staff /Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Winthrop
09.2000 - 04.2019
Managed PA catheters, Central lines, arterial lines and chest tubes
Management of vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation
Provide care to patients on life sustaining machines such as mechanical ventilators
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Provide direct care to patient pre-op and post op CABG, TAVRS, Post Myocardial Infarction
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
Registered Nurse/MLTC
Visiting Nurse Services of New York
01.2007 - 10.2012
Enrolls new members to meet established growth targets for VNSNY Choice Managed Long Term
Perform a comprehensive MLTC in-home assessment
Completing all documentation in accordance with New York State and Agency regulations
Data entry into the HCS system of information gathered during the visit
Conduct eligibility for Long Term Care through marketing events in a variety of venues
Authorize services, supplies, equipment, environmental notifications, durable medical equipment and medications
Collaborates with Nurse Consultants on implementation of Plan of Care
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
Performing home visits to conduct functional, psychosocial and environmental safety assessments
Determining eligibility of enrollees
Establishing an individual plan of care that enables them to remain safely at home despite long-term care needs
Ensuring that DOH UAS information is complete and accurate
Conducting follow-up assessments to ensure the members are receiving the proper care and services
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
New York Hospital Of Queens
01.2005 - 01.2007
Displayed expected clinical skills in managing critical ill patients in the emergency room
Handle medical emergencies resulting from strokes, cardiac arrest, motor vehicle accidents, drug over dose and sexual assaults
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Downstate University
Brooklyn, NY
01.2006
Associates of Nursing -
Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY
01.2000
Skills
Ability to follow instructions and feedback, experience in chronic disease management
Using resources efficiently, respecting and understanding different religious beliefs and cultural needs,
Exposure to lots of different areas and environment within nursing, good written and verbal communication
Possesses strong clinical judgment, high level of autonomy, patient/family focused, professional bedside manner,
Problem resolution capability, hard worker and excellent team player
Computer:
MAC OS X, Windows OS, Microsoft Office, Skilled cardiac care nurse, Epic and Allscripts (EMR)
Certification
2022-2024 AHA Basic Life Support
2022-2024 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider
2021-2023 CCRN
2021-2027 ANCC
Additional Information
Licensure New York State: Registered Nurse # 517303
Licensure New York: Family Nurse Practitioner F349404-1
Timeline
Per-Diem Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse
Northwell Flexstaff
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Critical Care Float Pool/CCU Staff Nurse
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse/MLTC
Visiting Nurse Services of New York
01.2007 - 10.2012
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
New York Hospital Of Queens
01.2005 - 01.2007
Critical Care Staff /Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse