Catherine Torborg
East Rockaway,NY
Summary
Experienced Clinical Nursing Supervisor with over 15 years of Healthcare experience . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
Hicksville, NY
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Supervise home care visiting staff and provide clinical oversight for patient visits for Nassau/Queens area
- Assigned cases to staff and monitor inter-disciplinary team communication and discharge planning
- Monitored productivity of staff, complete annual staff evaluations and observational field visits
- Developed monthly educational team meetings and maintain individual competencies
- Communicated with patients, physicians for all patient relation situations, triaged emergency calls and provided medication education
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, clinical visit documentation and safety protocols
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 20-30 nurses and support personnel.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse II
South Nassau Communities Hospital/Mount Sinai South Nassau
Oceanside, NY
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Manage caseload for up to 10 patients with various medical conditions for pre-operative and post- operative status
- Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care and provide quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
- Educate patients on health promotion, disease management, medications, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Coordinate with doctors and hospital personnel to develop effective care plans for patients
- Document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Participated in 2014 Strategic Nursing Conference, Unit Based Council Meetings and Magnet On-Site Interviews
- Earned Level 2 on Clinical Ladder
- Received "Because You Cared" acknowledgements for excellent service in 2014, 2015 and 2016
Emergency Medical Technician
East
East Rockaway, NY
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Provided emergency medical care to adult and pediatric patients experiencing health complications such as severe respiratory distress, cardiovascular issues, sudden cardiac arrest, drowning, and various forms of trauma
- Ability to work well in crisis situation and acute emergency conditions
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
Nurse Aide
South Nassau Communities Hospital
Oceanside, NY
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Assisted patients in daily activities of care including providing nourishment, personal hygiene and ambulatory exercises
- Obtained blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates for patients and communicate any changes or abnormalities to the nurse
- Received "Because You Cared" acknowledgement for excellent service in 2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Skills
Electronic Charting
Clinical Quality Improvement
Patient Advocacy
Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Care Planning and Management
Nurse Leadership
Unit Administration
Patient Health Education
Staff Management
Shared governance
Patient Management
Staff education and training
Chronic disease management
Patient Assessments
EMR / EHR
Flexible and Adaptable
Active Listening
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Medical recordkeeping
Disease specialization
Family advocacy
Chest pain management
Patient discharge
Infection control measures
Insulin medication assistance
Case management
Oxygen saturation standards
Vaccine administration
Diabetes and nutrition education
Procedure preparations
Personal care needs
Data Collection
Neurology awareness
Hospice philosophy understanding
Health screening
Tracheostomy Care
Palliative care awareness
Ear, nose and throat care
Patient counseling
Family Education
Direct Patient Care
Medication distribution
Appointment Scheduling
Patient evaluation
Foley catheters
Home care
Managing deadlines
Acute care expertise
Medication Administration
Emergency Procedures
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
HIPAA education
At-risk patient care
Administering immunizations
Strong clinical judgment
Call triaging
Accomplishments
- RN
- Expires: July 2024
- State: NY
- Skills
- EMT Experience
- Nursing
- Hospital Experience
- Home health
- Hospital experience
- EMT experience
- Medical terminology
- Customer service
- Microsoft Excel
- Supervising experience
- Microsoft Word
- EMR Systems
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- Triage
- Experience Administering Injections
- Patient Care
- Medical Records
- Nurse Management
- Certifications and Licenses
- BLS/CPR
- May 2022 to May 2024
- New York State Registered Nurse License
- July 2023 to July 2024
Affiliations
American Nurses Association Member since 2014
Gerontology Board Certification since 2017
Additional Information
- Seeking a Registered Nurse position which will utilize my education and clinical experience , Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Registered Professional Nurse
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse II
South Nassau Communities Hospital/Mount Sinai South Nassau
01.2013 - 07.2017
Nurse Aide
South Nassau Communities Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013
Emergency Medical Technician
East
01.2006 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College